Project summary

1. Website Development: Translate Utilitarianism.net into Thai to create an accessible and comprehensive online resource.

Books: Translate and publish An Introduction to Utilitarianism: From Theory to Practice by Richard Yetter Chappell, Darius Meissner, and William MacAskill, as well as Utilitarianism: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Singer and Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek.

What are this project's goals? How will you achieve them?

1. Translation and Website Launch:

   • Translate Utilitarianism.net into Thai and launch a dedicated website to serve as an authoritative resource for Thai audiences.

2. Content Dissemination:

   • Translate key texts and create engaging content to promote an understanding of ethical living, with a strong focus on activism and practical applications.

3. Academic Repository:

   • Establish a repository of academic works on utilitarianism in Thai to support scholarly discourse and future research.

4. Foundation for Broader Applications:

   • Use utilitarian principles as a foundation for promoting related concepts like effective altruism and longtermism.

How will this funding be used?

1. Website Development (20%):

   • Design, develop, and host a Thai version of Utilitarianism.net.

2. Books Translation and Distribution (65%):

   • Cover costs for translation, editing, proofreading, printing, and distribution of the proposed books.

3. Personnel Costs (10%):

   • Compensate the Project Manager and Coordinator for overseeing project implementation.

4. Operational and Miscellaneous Expenses (5%):

   • Cover rent, meetings, storage, and other necessary operational costs.
     

Who is on your team? What's your track record on similar projects?

• Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal (Director): Activist and leader in youth-driven initiatives.

• Settanant Thanakitkoses (Board Member)

• Phumiyot Lapnarongchai (Board Member)

• Natnicha Mainitha (Treasury)

• Natcha Sinkeree (Secretary)
  

  Impact on Society and Beyond

  1. Cultural Transformation:

     • Foster a cultural shift toward ethical living by introducing utilitarian principles, effective altruism, and longtermism to Thai audiences.

  2. Activism and Advocacy:

     • Address pressing societal issues, such as animal farming and vegan advocacy, by encouraging ethical and impactful practices.

  3. Educational Empowerment:

     • Equip students, academics, and activists with a deeper understanding of utilitarian philosophy, empowering them to make informed decisions.

What are the most likely causes and outcomes if this project fails?

Causes:

1. Insufficient Outreach: Limited engagement with target audiences may hinder visibility and participation.

2. Funding Shortfall: Inadequate resources could compromise the quality and scope of translations and related activities.

3. Cultural Disconnect: Failure to tailor messages to Thai cultural contexts could limit resonance and impact.

4. Lack of Community Engagement: Insufficient involvement of local stakeholders might weaken project relevance and support.

Outcomes:

1. Limited Awareness: Failure to raise awareness of utilitarianism, effective altruism, and longtermism in Thailand.

2. Missed Educational Opportunities: Potential learners lose access to valuable ethical resources.

3. Reduced Interest: Lack of enthusiasm and momentum for utilitarian ideas in Thai society.

4. Opportunity Cost: Missed chance to establish a foundational initiative for future effective altruism efforts in the region.

How much money have you raised in the last 12 months, and from where?

In the last 12 months, our fundraising efforts in Thailand have yielded only modest contributions. The challenge lies in the limited focus on long-term thinking among local foundations and organizations, which makes it difficult to convey the lasting impact of a project like this.

While we continue to engage with local and international supporters, the lack of awareness around utilitarianism and its transformative potential has made it harder to secure significant funding. This is why we believe strongly in the necessity of this project—to introduce and cultivate long-term perspectives in Thailand and beyond.

We are confident that with the right support, this initiative will serve as a cornerstone for fostering a cultural shift towards ethical living and sustainable decision-making in the region.