In an era marked by environmental shifts and increasing climate impacts, both urban and rural living environments have become increasingly fragile and precarious. Like many megacities in the Asia-Pacific region, Bangkok—a sprawling coastal metropolis—is grappling with escalating climate-related disasters intertwined with socio-economic challenges. Addressing these multifaceted issues requires holistic planning and design approaches to enhance the agency and livelihoods of community residents. We are delighted to invite submissions of abstracts and design showcases for the 13th Conference of the Pacific Rim Community Design Network (PRCD25 Bangkok), which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 10 to 13, 2025.

PRCD25 Bangkok offers a platform for academics, architects, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, placemakers, and other professionals engaged in community design to exchange insights, showcase innovative solutions, and foster collaborations to address pressing challenges facing cities across the Pacific Rim. With its location in Bangkok this year, we particularly welcome the participation of community design practitioners and scholars in the region.

Key Information

• Conference Dates: December 10-13, 2025
• Venue: Thammasat University, Tha Prachan Campus, Bangkok
• Theme: Design with Precarity
• Registration Fees:
• Academics/Professionals: US$280 (Early Bird: US$200)
• Early Career Scholars/Practitioners*: US$140 (Early Bird: US$100)
• Student rate (conference only): US$50
• Field Trip & Workshop (December 10-11): US$100 (including lunch, snacks, and logistics)(Limited capacity)
• Bangkok City Excursion (December 11) by Bangkok City Lab: US$30

*This registration fee is reserved for young scholars (less than 5 years of teaching experience) and practitioners from Southeast Asia, excluding Singapore.

Contact Information

Asst. Prof. Dr. Boonanan Natakun
Email: boonanan@ap.tu.ac.th

Ms. Satitaporn Lubkosa
Email: satitaporn@ap.tu.ac.th