Senior Analyst
Kawee Sakawee

Kawee brings experience in freelance journalism and consulting, with a particular focus on navigating Thailand’s technology sector. He supports a portfolio of clients in engaging the Thai government and stakeholders in business and civil society.
Prior to joining BGA, Kawee served as a reporter at Telecom Journal, a telecommunications industry publication in Thailand. Kawee began his journalism career as a freelance writer while studying at university, reporting primarily on economic issues.
Kawee has also had a varied career in a number of sectors, spanning from managing his family’s construction firm to designing strategy games for a London-based company, where he served as head of game design, acting as the company’s lead interface with key clients.
Kawee studied political science and economics at the University of British Columbia, where he honed his interest in global politics, as well as analyzing the domestic forces that ultimately affect policy decisions. With an innate interest in how politics intersects with business and investment decisions, Kawee brings his passion and skill to the work he does for our clients at BGA.
In his free time, you’re most likely to find Kawee at one of Bangkok’s popular board game cafés. He is also a diehard football (soccer) enthusiast.
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Prior Professional Experience
- Project Manager, Minute Videos on Youtube (Dec 2018-Feb 2019)
- Vice-President, 15 Union (Jan-Dec 2018)
- Game Designer & Head of Game Design, EV Development (Dec 2016-Jul 2018)
- Reporter, Telecom & Innovation Journal (Aug 2013-Sep 2016)
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Areas of Expertise
Geographic
- Thailand
Industries
- Energy
- Government
- Government Affairs
- ICT
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Travel & Tourism
Functional Expertise
- Government
- Government Affairs
- Policy
- Strategy
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Education
- Harrow International School (2004-2008)— A-Levels in Economics, History, English, and Psychology

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