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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

Seminar

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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Reinforcing the Parliamentary Dimension of the EU/ASEAN Partnership: A Strategic and Timely Move

Roundtable Discussion with Mr. Klaus Welle, Secretary-General of the European Parliament

On May 21st, 2021 the offices of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Southeast Asia hosted Mr. Klaus Welle, Secretary-General of the European Parliament, for an online roundtable discussion on the parliamentary dimension of the EU/ASEAN partnership. The event was held after the EU and ASEAN decided to become “Strategic Partners” in December 2020. Selected participants from eight ASEAN member states and the EU discussed six practical ideas to improve the cooperation between parliaments in the EU and ASEAN and to elevate their relationship to a new level of cooperation.

Next Steps of the Business for Social and Environmental Development

PDA’s Inception Seminar

On 5-7 April at Community-based Integrated Rural Development Ratchaburi Centre in Ratchaburi Province, the Population and Community Development Association or PDA held the annual seminar of the cooperation project on “Business for Social and Environmental Development” with the support of the KAS. This project aims to promote the principle of the Social Market Economy into real practice by strengthening the local communities and progressive cooperation between the public sector and civil society as well as building opportunities, fairness, and sustainable income for occupational groups in 7 target provinces. There are Wiang Pa Pao Centre in Chiang Rai, Nang Rong Centre in Buriram, Mahasarakham Centre in Mahasarakham, Ban Phai Centre in Khon Kaen, Chakkarat Centre in Nakhonratchasima, Sai Yok Centre in Kanchanaburi, and Krabi Centre in Krabi.

Thailand's Long Road to Food and Farm Safety

Bangkok Tribune's Media Dialogue Forum 6

The link below provides an event report and a highlight video of the dialogue forum no. 6 organised by the Bangkok Tribune News Agency with the support of the KAS in Thailand. The speakers presented their viewpoints and suggestions on the reform of farm practices in order to answer the goal of sustainable agriculture.

Open and Innovative Government in Thailand

Seminar Summary

Read now and see the visualised contents to know more about the progress of Thailand's open government. This summary was compiled from the seminar organised on 29th October 2020 by the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) with the support of the KAS in Thailand.

Social Market Economy and the Economic Development of Local Communities

KAS-PDA Cooperation

On 12 October in Krabi province, Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro, Director of KAS Thailand, attended and gave a welcome remark in a workshop organized by the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) with the support of KAS Thailand. This workshop aims at strengthening the collaboration between the local government and local community groups. The activity assists in the development of local people’s occupational skills to sustain their incomes and empower the communities in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. In the afternoon, the participants made a study visit at a community enterprise - Baan Nai Nang Bee Farm. This community’s management has been an example of good practices for other communities in the area. The farm builds sustainable income from the materials found locally and, in return, implements environmental protection projects.

Media Dialogue 2: The State of the Environment in Post-COVID 19 – Our Wild, Our Climate

An event report of the second dialogue organized by the Bangkok Tribune with the support from KAS Thailand

On Thursday, June 18, 2020 the news agency Bangkok Tribune, with the support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Thailand, organized a second conference entitled ‘The State of the Environment in Post-COVID 19 – Our Wild, Our Climate’. The conference aimed to provide a platform for experts from governmental organizations, the civil society, the media, and the public to discuss their socio-economic projections after the worldwide outbreak of COVID 19. The participants also exchange views on the introduction of environmental and climate resilience policies into economic planning.

Green Recovery Plans in Thailand to Restart the Economy after the Coronavirus Outbreak

Event Report

On 15th June, KAS Thailand together with KAS RECAP held a workshop on ′′Green Recovery Plans in Thailand to Restart the Economy after the Coronavirus Outbreak′′. Thai scholars discussed many options to create jobs and protect the environment like sustainable tourism, circular economy, and clean energies. Read our report to know more about what we could all do for a stronger and more resilient society in the future.

Media Dialogue: Digital Disruption and a Push for Sound Public Policies

An event report of the first online dialogue organized by the Bangkok Tribune with the support from KAS Thailand

On Thursday, May 14, 2020 the news agency Bangkok Tribune, with the support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Thailand, organized an online conference entitled “Digital Disruption and a Push for Sound Public Policies”. The conference aimed to provide a platform for experience and opinion exchange regarding the implication of digital innovation for the media and the role of the latter to help develop public policies in the interest of the citizens. Participants from media, academic, and civil society gathered to share their ideas and discuss future trends for the media and the society.

Policies, Laws and Regulations Concerning Water Resources Management

An international conference on 12-14 December 2019 in cooperation with Thailand Institute of Justice, Hydro-Informatics Institute, Office of the National Water Resources, Department of Groundwater Resources, Royal Irrigation Department, Thailand Science Research and Innovation, and Department of Water Resources

Parliamentary Committee Meets the People

Role and Duty of the Committee on Courts Affairs, State Enterprises, Independent Organs, Public Organisations and the Fund of the MP

On 28 September 2019, Konrad Adenauer Foundation Thailand Office in a cooperation with the Secretariat of the National Assembly and the Committee on Courts Affairs, State Enterprises, Independent Organs, Public Organisations and the Fund of the Member of the House of Representatives held a seminar about the Role and Duty of the Committee in Ayudhaya Province with up to 200 participants from Bangkok, Ayudhaya and the vicinity.