We are looking to hire a  Public Policy Specialist to join our Public Policy team.

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The Public Policy Specialist supports Bolt’s policy and government affairs work in Thailand, helping shape a regulatory environment that supports innovation and sustainable mobility growth. You’ll work closely with the Public Policy Manager (Thailand) and the Head of Public Policy (Southeast Asia) to interpret regulatory developments, identify risks, and engage key stakeholders across government and industry.

• Supporting Bolt’s advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts by mapping and maintaining relationships with government agencies, industry groups, and strategic partners.
• Assisting with regulatory and legislative engagement, including preparing briefing packs, talking points, and follow-up materials for meetings, hearings, and working committees.
• Conducting research and policy analysis to track political and regulatory developments, assess risks, and inform business strategy.
• Managing specific policy projects (e.g. licensing reform, vehicle regulation, safety initiatives) with ownership of timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
• Drafting position papers, consultation responses, and policy submissions to support Bolt’s regulatory and public affairs objectives.
• Collaborating closely with Operations, Legal, Marketing, PR, and Safety teams to translate policy requirements into practical business action and initiatives.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• You have strong written and spoken communication skills in Thai and English, with the ability to summarise complex topics clearly.
• You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical, with a genuine interest in policy, regulation, and Thailand’s political and socioeconomic landscape.
• You’re comfortable managing multiple projects, staying organised, and taking ownership with limited supervision.
• You’re an effective communicator who builds constructive relationships with officials, partners, and peers.
• You demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying if you feel you’re the kind of person described above!

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
• Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.

*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.

Get to Know the Department:

Agoda’s Global Affairs Team works on key projects to advance the organization’s critical goals on legislative and policy work, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability. Our projects guarantee Agoda continues to play a positive role in leading the industry towards the future, where sustainable travel is the norm and where customers can travel more freely. Working with Global Affairs will offer the opportunity to network, learn, and gain valuable skills at the intersection of government affairs, sustainability, and technology. You will work on aligning Agoda’s strengths with government priorities to make real positive change around the world. Through these high-priority and innovative projects, you will impact the business and the communities we operate in on a global scale.

The Opportunity:

Government Affairs at Agoda harnesses the power of travel as a global force for good. We pioneer the partnerships that build a more connected world, building key relationships with governments to unlock the economic and social power of travel. Our team of experts in public policy, international relations, and communications collaborates with officials to champion tourism as a powerful driver for growth and development. By uniting strategic vision with technical expertise, we create scalable solutions that empower more people to see the world for less. 

As Coordinator, Government Affairs you’ll play a key role in supporting the operational and strategic delivery of our team’s initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement, you’ll help ensure our government-facing events and day-to-day operations run smoothly, enabling the team to work efficiently and make an impact.  

*This role is 1-year contract, based in Bangkok

What You'll Do

Operational Support 

• Assist with routine tasks such as invoice processing, vendor documentation, document filing and meeting scheduling.  

• Maintain and update databases of government, industry and institutional contacts across key markets 

• Track team activities, maintain record and support reporting and planning.  

• Coordinate between internal teams (e.g Finance, Legal, Brand) to ensure smooth operations.  

Event & Engagement Coordination 

• Support planning and logistics for government-facing events, including major sponsorships, official visits and other events.  

• Prepare materials, manage guest lists, coordinate with vendors and support on-site execution to a professional standard.  

• Handling practical arrangements such as venues, catering, travel, contracts and payments. 

Team and Process Support  

• Help develop through coordination, briefing materials, presentations and responses to government requests, ensuring communications are all aligned.  

• Provide logistical support for internal meetings, trainings and team off-sites (e.g; agendas, notes, follow ups) 

• Document and help improve team processes, ensuring events and processes can be repeated and efficient as possible.  

Required Qualifications:

• Up to 2 years’ experience in coordination, administration, events, public affairs support, or similar roles (Preferred); internships or student leadership experience are welcome.   

• Strong organization and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel.   

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English; additional Asian language(s) are a plus.   

• Comfort working with productivity and AI tools and willingness to learn basic tracking and database tools.   

• Professionalism, high integrity, reliability, and cultural sensitivity when supporting engagements with governments and senior stakeholders.   

• A proactive, “can-do” attitude, with readiness to handle hands-on operational and logistical tasks in a fast-paced, international environment. 

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