Veranstaltungsberichte

🌱 Youth Deliberation Workshops: Our Voice, Our Play in Social Protection

Young people’s voices matter in shaping the future of society. Providing a space where the younger generation can express their views and participate in public policymaking is therefore essential.

What if… Government? - If you could change government, what would you want it to look like?

Empowering young people to turn their experiences into ideas and design the government they want to see

The activity encouraged participants to brainstorm solutions based on real-life problems related to topics that interested their respective teams. They also applied the Problem Tree Analysis tool to identify the root causes and impacts of these problems. Mentors from the partner agencies provided close guidance to each team.

🌏 When university becomes bridge between knowledge and local transformation

The College of Public Affairs and Policy (COPA) at Khon Kaen University, in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, is advancing innovation in public administration and public service delivery.

By connecting higher education institutions, experts, international cooperation partners, and local administrative organisations, COPA helps transform academic knowledge into practical solutions that address real-world challenges and create tangible value for citizens.

Designing the Future of the Constitution

Strengthening democracy, empowering local governments, and laying the foundation for economic transformation

The event brought together participants from diverse sectors to share experiences of previous constitutional reform efforts and exchange perspectives on the direction of Thailand’s current constitutional amendment process, including key issues that warrant consideration.

Building youth capacity for meaningful policy participation

“Youth Facilitator Training on Deliberative Skills and Techniques” was held at Thammasat University, by The Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, with support from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Thailand Office, bringing together 25 participants to strengthen their understanding of deliberative processes and explore creative approaches to youth participation in policymaking.

How much do we know about the Draft Clean Air Act?

Clean air is more than an environmental issue. It is closely connected to our rights to life, health, and well-being. That is why understanding our rights and roles in this issue is essential, alongside continued efforts to advance the Clean Air Act.

Researchers, healthcare professionals, businesses, local authorities and other stakeholders discuss how research and innovation can support a regional Longevity & Wellness ecosystem

Longevity & Wellness Economy: Building a Regional Longevity Innovation Ecosystem: University-led Innovation for Regional Growth and Healthy Longevity

A great afternoon of learning and exchange! Students and participants came together to learn more about the EU’s Global Gateway and its relevance for Thailand

On 16 September, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Thailand Office hosted the Special Lecture “The EU Global Gateway and Beyond – Aligning the EU’s Connectivity Agenda with Thailand,” with the support from the ASEAN Studies Center, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University

💚🌱 That’s a wrap for the “Community x Experts Exchange Forum” in Bang Kachao! Turning creative ideas into action

On 14 September, the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC), together with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Thailand Office, Samut Prakan Province, and partner networks, came together to develop five key strategies to turn the concept of “restoring ecosystems and building a nature-positive economy” into action in the Bang Kachao area. More than 140 people joined the activity.

Citizen Participation and Provincial Centers for Promoting Politics of the People 2026 in Bangkok

Advancing Food Security Public Policy toward the Food Security Bill

The national convention of the project on the Citizen Council for public policy and decentralisation: enhancing public participation in democratic development and policy implementation