Advisor (Project-Based), Thailand

APCO’s Southeast Asia team helps organizations navigate one of the world’s most diverse, fast-moving and competitive regions. With its regional hub in Singapore and offices across Southeast Asia, APCO supports multinational companies, international organizations, governments and NGOs across a wide range of markets and sectors. As the region grows in global relevance, organizations face increasingly complex business, policy, communications and geopolitical challenges. APCO provides government relations, market entry, strategic communications, media management, geopolitical risk assessment, digital and advisory services to help clients navigate these dynamics and capture emerging opportunities.

By joining our team, you will work on diverse and cross-border client challenges while developing experience across markets, sectors and disciplines in Southeast Asia.

The Role

We are looking for a part-time Advisor to support our Southeast Asia team in our Bangkok office. In this role, you will focus on public affairs, government engagement and strategic communications, helping clients navigate Thailand’s policy, regulatory and political landscape. You will advise leading global companies across a range of industries, including travel and technology. Drawing on a deep understanding of the Thai market, you will provide strategic counsel on policy developments, support engagement with Thai government officials and other key stakeholders, and shape strategic communications that help clients advance their objectives in Thailand.

Responsibilities

- Provide strategic counsel to clients on Thailand’s policy, regulatory and political developments and their implications for business objectives.

- Advise on the development and execution of government relations and public affairs strategies tailored to the Thai market.

- Support client engagement with Thai government officials, regulators and other key stakeholders, including stakeholder mapping and outreach planning.

- Provide insight on issues management and crisis preparedness, particularly where political or regulatory sensitivities are involved.

- Advise on advocacy campaigns in Thailand, including coalition building and third-party engagement.

- Lead the development of strategic communications, including messaging and materials that resonate with government, policy, media and public audiences in Thailand.

- Communicate complex issues concisely and with strategic framing to C-suite and senior client stakeholders.

- Work closely with APCO’s Southeast Asia and global teams to deliver integrated client support, sharing on-the-ground insight on Thailand.

- Identify potential client opportunities and contribute local market insight to proposals.

Requirements

- Ideally, a minimum of 8 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, policy or strategic communications in Thailand, gained in consultancy, government, in-house or industry association roles.

- Mother-tongue level of Thai, with excellent reading and writing skills, as well as professional proficiency in English.

- Deep understanding of Thailand’s political, policy and regulatory landscape, as well as its business environment.

- Established networks and credibility with Thai government officials, policymakers and other key stakeholders.

- Proven experience advising senior stakeholders on government engagement and advocacy strategies.

- Strong strategic communications skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to local cultural and political contexts.

- Sound judgment and discretion in handling politically sensitive matters.

- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with regional and global teams in a part-time capacity.

- Commitment to staying current on Thailand’s policy, geopolitical and sector developments.

What We Bring You

At APCO, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful client challenges alongside talented colleagues across our global network. We invest in our people through learning and development programs, mentorship, coaching and ongoing opportunities to build new skills and experiences.

APCO offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where individuals are encouraged to bring curiosity, empathy, boldness and inclusivity to their work. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, APCO provides workplace flexibility, global collaboration opportunities and a culture that supports professional growth and career development.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.