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Another Step to Conflict Resolution in the Deep-South of Thailand
KAS together with the Delegation of the European Union to Thailand, Cross Cultural Foundation and British Embassy Bangkok arranged the international seminar on 11 January 2012.
Thailand NGO Award 2011 for KAS-Partner
The KAS-partner, Muslim Attorney Centre (MAC), was honourably granted the NGO Award 2011 from the Rockefeller Foundation, the Resource Alliance and Kenan Institute Asia.
Enhancing Hill Tribe’s Rights and Justice Understanding
KAS and OAC journeyed up to Mae Hong Son province from 16-19 November to lecture the hill tribe people on the fundamental rights and the effective ways to access the administrative justice.
To A New Decade of National and Global Economic Governance
On 31st October 2011, the member of German Parliament and Vice-Chairman of CDU Parliamentary Party Dr Michael Fuchs spoke about the consequences of the Economic and Financial Crisis for the EURO-Community and about measures for solving the crisis. In the following discussion he explained the audience what the ASEAN-States could learn from the European experiences.
KAS’Courtesy Call to the Secretary General of The Secretariat of the House of Representatives
On the occasion of assuming his new position at KAS Thailand, Mr. Clauspeter Hill has made a courtesy call to the Secretary General of The Secretariat of The House of Representatives, Mr. Pitoon Pumhiran, on Friday 19th August 2011 at the Parliament to introduce himself and discuss on the future cooperation.
KAS’ Courtesy Call to the President of the Senate
On the occasion of assuming his new position at KAS Thailand, Mr. Clauspeter Hill has made a courtesy call to the President of the Senate, Gen. Teeradej Meepien (Ret.), on Monday 15th August 2011 at the Parliament to introduce himself and discuss on the future cooperation.
Elections in Thailand: Prospects for Regaining Leadership in Democratization in Southeast Asia
Three weeks before the general elections on 3rd July, four well-known politicians and political analysts discussed Thailand's perspectives to re-establish the Kingdom as Southeast Asia's leading democracy. More than 100 high-ranking representatives for politics, government, the judiciary as well as from civil society and the media followed the controversial presentations by the speakers and a lively discussion.
Direction of Thai Politics after the General Election
Former Minister Chaturon Chaisang moderated the panel with renowned academician on possible scenarios after the elections in July 2011. The debate focused on chances and challenges for political parties to play a more constructive role in the political landscape.
Role of Politician and Civil Society on Democratization and Conflict Resolution in Thailand
Representatives from political parties, local governments, civil society and media were invited by KAS and IDS to discuss the role of politicians and civil society in democratization and conflict resolution. The dialogue aimed at contributing to improving coordination between politics and civil society.
Laws and Regulations for Parliamentary Administration
In continuation of the support to the Thai Parliament in formulating laws on parliamentary administration, a follow-up seminar was organized in cooperation with the SNA. The seminar aimed at introducing the laws, which have already passed the parliament and the implementation procedures.
