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Preparation Meeting for the Activity “OpenGov for Citizen”

A Meeting Under the “Workshop Series on Open and Innovative Government in Thailand”

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Decentralization Model for Democratic Provincial Governors

Seminar Series on Local Administration and Decentralization in Thailand

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Typhoon Yagi, Monsoons, and the Rising Challenge amid Our Changing Climate

Media Dialogue Forum 1 of 2024

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Decentralization Model for Democratic Provincial Governors

Seminar Series on Local Administration and Decentralization in Thailand

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Decentralization Model for Democratic Provincial Governors

Seminar Series on Local Administration and Decentralization in Thailand

Workshop

Democracy at a Crossroads: Youth Perspectives on Innovative Approaches to Democratic Resilience and Social Justice

KASSID Annual Meeting 2024

KAS Thailand aims to facilitate a discussion for young scholars to voice their opinions, thus empowering them to become active global citizens. The workshop will feature Dr. Yared Akarapattananukul, Lecturer of the Faculty of Political Science and Law at Burapa University and a member of the KAS academic network, as a speaker on the topic "Democracy at a Crossroads: Youth Perspectives on Innovative Approaches to Democratic Resilience and Social Justice". In addition to its academic focus, this workshop will serve as a networking platform for current KASSID scholars and alumni, providing opportunities for introductions, idea exchanges on potential project collaborations, and presentations of academic papers or social projects in which they are involved.

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The Way Forward for Thai-German Cooperation amid Global, Regional, and Local Challenges

Strategic Planning Workshop based on KAS’ Framework Objectives 2025-2027

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) is dedicated to advancing peace, freedom, and prosperity in Thailand by promoting participatory democracy, the rule of law, a social market economy, innovation, and fostering cooperation between Thailand, Southeast Asia, Germany, and the EU. In our pursuit of these goals, KAS collaborates with local partner organizations that share our values, working together on projects that drive our mission forward.

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Navigating the Nexus: European and SEA Views on Current Geopolitical Shifts amid Great Power Rivalries

Strategic Positioning in the Mekong Subregion

The Mekong Subregion in Southeast Asia has emerged as a focal point in global geopolitics, influenced heavily by international political developments and great power rivalries. As the strategic interest of the region intensifies, the European Union (EU) seeks to navigate this dynamic landscape, balancing economic competition with cooperation and aiming to increase its presence in Southeast Asia as well as its subregion. This activity will focus on three critical questions that shape the EU's engagement in the Mekong Subregion and Southeast Asia’s response to this raising interest.

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Enhancement of Efficiency in Administrative Case Management

Problems in the Supreme Administrative Court's Judicial Proceedings and Relevant Solutions (in the Fiscal Year 2024)

Problems, obstacles, and challenges towards administrative judicial proceedings: disciplinary actions in compliance with resolutions of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) under Organic Act on Anti-Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018)

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Public Hearing on Thailand’s Clean Air Bill

Solving the PM 2.5 Haze Pollution in a Sustainable Manner and Leaving No One Behind

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Referendum 2024 and the Way to Constitutional Amendment

Seminar Series on Democratization

Thailand's 2017 Constitution has been a subject of controversy due to its origin under the military junta. The demand for its amendment was central to the 2023 general election and the 2020-2021 mass protest movement. According to a study approved by the cabinet, a series of three referendums are required to gauge public opinion. Amending the Referendum Act, B.E. 2564, is seen as a crucial first step toward facilitating constitutional amendment.

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First World War Centenary

European and Thai Experiences

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I and the 75th anniversary of World War II, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Thailand together with the Thai-German Society Thailand, the German Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG) and the Chulalongkorn University held a colloquium on the impact of the wars on Thailand and Germany.

The 80-Year Database of Thai Democracy

This book is the record of an 80-year journey from 1932 to 2012 into Thailand’s political history. It contains basic information and facts about key political events, some of them have never appeared anywhere before. Readers will find the information useful for further study on the development and future of Thai politics. The publication is in Thai language only.

Bildung und Demokratie - ein deutsch-thailändischer Erfahrungsaustausch

Gemeinsam mit dem thailändischen Bildungsminister, Herrn Chaturon Chaisaeng und Dr. Stefan Kaufmann, MdB, Mitglied und CDU/CSU-Obmann im Bildungsausschus wurden neue Anforderungen an das Bildungssystem sowie die Rolle der Bildung für die demokratische Entwicklung Thailands diskutiert.

Probleme und Herausforderungen bei Strafverfahren gegen Personen in politischen Ämtern

Erfahrungsaustausch zwischen Thailand und Deutschland

Bei der jährlichen Konferenz des Supreme Courts von Thailand - Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions und der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung wurden Probleme und Herausforderungen von Straverfahren gegen Politiker sowie das Spannungsfeld zwischen öffentlichem Interesse und den individuellen Rechten von Angeklagten diskutiert.

Summary of the KAS-ABAC Conference on Ecological, Social and Economic Sustainabiliy in Thailand and the ASEAN Region

Bildung kommt eine Schlüsselfunktion zu

This one-day conference on the topic of ecological, social and economic sustainability within Thailand and ASEAN’s economy took place on November 28, 2013 at Assumption University, Bangkok. The goal of this conference was to find a solution for the ecological, social and economic problems created by the integration process of the ASEAN community. This comprehensive theme was discussed from a total of six different perspectives.

Annual Meeting of “Project on Strengthening Community and Local Leaders” Together with the Secretariat of the Senates

Nationwide series of events to strengthen local political leaders successfully finished

In the past months KAS together with the Secretariat of the Senates (SOS) had organised the series of seminars and workshops to develop political education and participation throughout the country. Around 240 chosen participants had a chance to attend the final seminar in the annual meeting of the SOS on 23rd August 2013 in Bangkok.

Staffelübergabe in Thailand

Am vergangenen Freitag hat im Anschluss an das Seminar „The Rule of Law lays the Foundation of Democratisation“ im Rahmen eines kleinen Empfangs offiziell der AM-Wechsel im Auslandsbüro Thailand stattgefunden. Verschiedene Freunde und Partner der Stiftung bedankten sich bei Clauspeter Hill für die Arbeit der letzten Jahre und wünschten Michael Winzer alles Gute für die neue Aufgabe.

International Migration in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Policies and Practices

International Migration is an established social phenomenon in Southeast Asia. All countries in the region are influenced to some degree although the nature and level of that impact varies greatly. Therefore, KAS and ISIS organized a seminar aiming at encouraging a coherent migration policy.

Bringing the Best of the Private Sector to Development

KAS Thailand and the Federation of Thai Industries organized a Seminar on the role of private-sector engagement in development. Discussion was based on a presentation by Mr. Oliver Wieck, Managing Director of the International Trade and Development Department at the Federation of German Industries.

Security Laws: Opportunities and Challenges for Conflict Resolution

Five month after the violent crackdown of the protests in Bangkok's inner city, the emergency decree still holds in Bangkok, its neighboring provinces, and the deep south. Due to this fact KAS Thailand, the Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS), and the Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF) invited to a public forum. Keynote was addressed by Dr. Panitan Wattanyagorn, Acting government Spokesman and Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister.