A series of infographics for Thailand inequality report.
Isan Myths and Reality
META DATA
Timeline
Jan – May 2019
(5 months)
type
infographics
data visualization
CLient
the asia foundation thailand
Tools
adobe illustrator
Process
data visualization
graphic design
Background
Inequality is one of Thailand’s greatest domestic challenges. In part, this challenge is a product of Thailand’s success. By 2011, after decades of rapid growth that began in the 1960s, Thailand had reached upper middle-income status. The Kingdom is facing challenges that typically afflict higher income countries—rising costs of production that discourage investors, an aging workforce, and outdated infrastructure. But in many ways, rising inequality is the most serious challenge.
my role
Graphic Designer
Created visually captivating infographics that simplify complex survey, presenting it in a clear and engaging format.
Interpreted data and statistics, converting them into understandable visuals such as charts, graphs, and diagrams.
Finding 1: The poverty rate is lower but rural people in Isan are still struggling.
Finding 2: Although the incomes of most respondents remain stagnant, they are optimistic about the future.
Finding 3: Most people own land, but their land is not very productive.
Finding 4: Isan has extremely high levels of household debt.
People living in rural areas and poorer provinces suffer more than their counterparts in urban areas and richer provinces.
Finding 5: Fewer Isan people are migrating now to other parts of Thailand.
Finding 6: A high percentage survey respondents (74%) support industrialization in Isan.
Finding 7: Most Isan people are satisfied with educational quality.
SMALL SCHOOLS CONSOLIDATION POLICY
Finding 9: Isan people are not unsophisticated peasants.
Finding 8: Universal Health Coverage helps lessen the burden of healthcare costs.
PUBLIC WELFARE SCHEMES AND SERVICES
POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
DECIDING HOW TO VOTE IN AN ELECTION
One policy area of concern to Isan people is the government’s proposal to consolidate small schools in the region.
Finding 9: Isan people are not unsophisticated peasants.