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The SMART Youth Parliament 2026 programme, organised by the Secretariat of the House of Representatives with the support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Thailand Office, will host its Model Parliament Competition “Parliamentary Motions” on 19 August 2026 at the Parliament Building, following the orientation session held earlier this year. The programme aims to strengthen young people's understanding of democratic governance by introducing them to the legislative process, particularly parliamentary oversight of the executive branch through Model Parliament activities.
The competition will bring together students from four participating schools, who will engage in active learning by taking part in simulated House of Representatives proceedings. Through this hands-on experience, participants will develop a practical understanding of parliamentary procedures and legislative decision-making.
SMART Youth Parliament 2026 seeks to provide young people with hands-on learning experiences to make parliamentary processes more accessible and engaging, fostering active citizenship while promoting greater public understanding of Thailand's democratic institutions.
Agenda
08.30 – 09.00 Registration (4 participating schools) and Welcome remark
- Ms. Jongduan Suthirat, Deputy Secretary-General of the House of Representatives
- Representative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS)
09.00 – 12.00 Model Parliament Competition: “Parliamentary Motions”
- Drawing lots to determine one topic for each school
- Role-play simulation of a session of the House of Representatives on the topic of “Parliamentary Motions”
- Evaluation by the judging panel
- Announcement of results
- Award presentation by the Speaker of the Parliament
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch break
13.00 – 15.00 Study Visit and Tour of the Parliament Building
Note: Lunch and refreshments (morning and afternoon breaks) will be provided for all participants.
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