Government Affairs Intern

Get to know our team:

Agoda’s Government Affairs team works at the intersection of public policy, technology, and travel. Across Asia-Pacific, we engage with governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders to help shape policies that support the growth of the digital economy and tourism industry, address regulatory challenges, and advance Agoda’s business priorities.

Our work covers a broad range of issues, including digital regulation, consumer protection, tourism policy, emerging technologies, and sustainable travel. We work closely with teams across Agoda to understand business needs, anticipate policy developments, and identify opportunities for collaboration with governments and industry partners.

As a Government Affairs Intern based in Bangkok, you will gain hands-on experience in public policy research, regulatory monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and strategic projects. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives in Thailand while gaining exposure to government affairs work across the Asia-Pacific region.

The opportunity: 

We are looking for a Government Affairs Intern to support our team in Bangkok. This is an opportunity for someone interested in public policy, government relations, technology and the intersection between business and government. 

You will work closely with our Thailand Government Affairs Lead, supporting research, stakeholder engagement, government meetings and projects involving Agoda's business and public policy priorities You will also help monitor policy and political developments, coordinate with internal teams, and support government and industry initiatives. 

In this role, you'll get to:

• Learn about Thailand’s technology and tourism regulatory and policy landscape

• Research, write, and analyze technology related policies and regulations, assessing their impact on the travel tech business and providing government engagement recommendations, in partnership with managers and cross-functional subject matter experts.

• Translate government requirements into actionable policy outcomes for business and vice versa.

• Work with the team to track developments, maintain stakeholder information and prepare internal updates.

• Help prepare for meetings with government agencies, industry associations and other external stakeholders, including coordinating and following up on engagements.

What you'll need to succeed: 

• Currently enrolled as a 3rd-year student or above and will maintain student status throughout the internship period.
• Available to participate in the internship program from 24th of May to 30 July 2027 (10-week program)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365   
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Thai. 
• Structured logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in academic writing, policy analysis, and public policy planning and formulation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, multicultural environment 
• Positive attitude and openness to learn and adapt

It's great if you have: 

• Interest in the travel and tech policy and regulatory landscape, including but not limited to the platform economy, technology policy, AI

• Familiarity with MS Office and presentation tools, such as Canva. Knowledge of data visualization software, i.e. SQL, tableau is a plus. 

• Proficiency in Data visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is highly advantageous

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