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Parliamentary Engagement in Implementing SDGs Localisation

Adaptation and Management to Mitigate Impacts on Vulnerable Groups According to the Principle of Leaving No One Behind

The impacts of global warming and climate change already had serious impacts around the world: Heat waves, severe storms, heavy rains, flash floods, landslides, melting snow caps, wildfires and droughts. All these disasters – both directly and indirectly – affect human life and in particular vulnerable people such as children, disabled and elderly people and other less privileged groups.

Workshop

Approaching a Model and Direction of Decentralization for Governor Elections in a Transitional Era

A Workshop Series to Promote Democracy and Decentralization in Thailand

Thailand has over 7,000 local government organizations established in various forms and levels, e.g. provincial administrative organizations, sub-district administrative organizations, municipalities, or even special autonomous cities like Bangkok and Pattaya. In details, however, the structure and the actual administrative process are not quite correlate. The Chief Executives and Council Members of local government organizations come directly from the local elections, but they are still overseen by civil servants who are assigned by the central government as governors of provinces. The budget approval, inspection of the overall administration, and even dismissal of the local government chiefs are authorized by the governors. As a result, it has gradually raised questions and awareness on improvement of Thailand’s decentralization since, in fact, there are many organic laws in the sections both on state policy and local administration, stipulating that the provinces are ready to be entirely administered by local governments.

Online-Seminar

New Steps for Decentralization in 2023

Webinar Series

As Thailand has had a new government with a decentralization policy being set up, Creative Urban Solution Center (CUSC) and the Academic Network for Decentralization in Thailand (A.N.D.T) have taken this important time to launch a campaign for more steps of decentralization in the society. As well, direct elections of governors are necessary, needing a clear working guideline and structure. An achievement of this project will allow target participants and Thai public to be more participative in decentralization through local democracy. Policy-makers will also get sensitized to their legislative representation and service functions towards the citizens.

Workshop

My Better Country Hackathon #13 Road Hero: Collaboration for Road Safety

Open and Innovative Government in Thailand

The Office of the Public Sector Development Commission or the OPDC has continuously moved forward to establish the open government in Thailand and promoted the public participation in many activity formats for the development of the public sector. With the guideline of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), the OPDC has developed the indicators to measure the increase of civic participation in the country’s policy-making process.

Forum

El Niño: From Global Warming to Global Boiling

Media Dialogue Forum 2 of 2023

In early July, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced issued a warning saying El Niño had developed in the tropical Pacific for the first time in seven years, setting the stage for a likely surge in global temperatures and disruptive weather and climate patterns.

Workshop

Enhancing Knowledge in the Electronic Administrative Court System

The Use of e-Admincourt for Relevant State Officials

The activity aims to assist the administrative judges and case officials as well as officials of state agencies and local administration organisations who have become parties to administrative cases. In this project, the Office of the Administrative Courts of Thailand (OAC) will facilitate all relevant officials in using e-Admincourt system to file a case with the Administrative Court or to submit related documents. E-Admincourt contributes to not only speedy and transparent judicial proceedings, but also saving the parties’ time and money to be spent on submitting physical documents and travelling to the Court in person.

Workshop

Democratic Youth Network 2023: Youth Leaders Strengthen Democratic Citizenship

Workshop Series on Civic Education to Strengthen the Democratic Youth Network

The recent general election in Thailand had a larger number of voters. According to observation of the media, poll-watchers and experts, there was significant political excitement and participation among the youth that showed in both direct and indirect ways. A large number of young citizens in schools and universities exercised their rights to vote or voiced their opinions enthusiastically. To sustain and strengthen their democratic citizenship, the Secretariat of the National Assembly (SNA) as a government organization is therefore responsible for providing civic education to the youth on the principle of the parliamentary and participatory democracy with the King as Head of State.

Workshop

Enhancing Knowledge in the Electronic Administrative Court System

The Use of e-Admincourt for Relevant State Officials Batch 1 & 2

The activity aims to assist the administrative judges and case officials as well as officials of state agencies and local administration organisations who have become parties to administrative cases. In this project, the Office of the Administrative Courts of Thailand (OAC) will facilitate all relevant officials in using e-Admincourt system to file a case with the Administrative Court or to submit related documents. E-Admincourt contributes to not only speedy and transparent judicial proceedings, but also saving the parties’ time and money to be spent on submitting physical documents and travelling to the Court in person.

Discussion

CIM City (Creative, Innovation, and MICE City): The Future of Bangkok Urbanization

Bringing about Socio-economic Development on the Principles of Regulatory Policy and Sustainability

Thailand is developing the potential of its capital and other major cities to become smart innovation hubs. After the covid-19 pandemic, the government and the local administration intended to turn Bangkok into the city of innovative investment and regional air travel hub. This will attract innovation-based entrepreneurs to Thailand and stimulate strategic partnerships from around the world. However, to generate such city, innovation has to come with creativity and sustainability so that the implemented policies can benefit the citizens thoroughly and difficulties can be handled in an effective manner. These challenges are crucial for the country aiming for social and economic prosperity as a whole.

Workshop

Approaching a Model and Direction of Decentralization for Governor Elections in a Transitional Era

A Workshop Series to Promote Democracy and Decentralization in Thailand

Thailand has over 7,000 local government organizations established in various forms and levels, e.g. provincial administrative organizations, sub-district administrative organizations, municipalities, or even special autonomous cities like Bangkok and Pattaya. In details, however, the structure and the actual administrative process are not quite correlate. The Chief Executives and Council Members of local government organizations come directly from the local elections, but they are still overseen by civil servants who are assigned by the central government as governors of provinces. The budget approval, inspection of the overall administration, and even dismissal of the local government chiefs are authorized by the governors. As a result, it has gradually raised questions and awareness on improvement of Thailand’s decentralization since, in fact, there are many organic laws in the sections both on state policy and local administration, stipulating that the provinces are ready to be entirely administered by local governments.

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Direct Talks with MPs Year 2 EP 7-14

Brought to you by the Democratic Youth Network under the supervision of the Secretariat of the National Assembly

"Direct Talks" Year 2 by the Democratic Youth Network is the Programme that takes you to meet with Members of the House of Representatives of Thailand and talk about many agenda, legal provisions, and policies significant for the development of the country. Not even the youth but people in all age groups should monitor and follow up closely how far this legislative body push each issue forwards and actualise all those policies they promised in the last election campaign. The talks are conducted in Thai.

Parliamentary Engagement in Implementing SDGs Localisation

Adaptation and Management to Mitigate Impacts on Vulnerable Groups According to the Principle of Leaving No One Behind

ASEAN Community Center of the Secretariat of the House of Representatives and UNDP Thailand, with the support of KAS Thailand Office, held a seminar on 18 September 2023 to validate the report on “Climate Change: Adaptation and Management to Mitigate Impacts on Vulnerable Groups According to the Principle of Leaving No One Behind”. The report was compiled from information and data gathered in the previous activities which had been implemented in Chiang Mai, Songkla, and Bangkok in the beginning of the year. Among participants, there were parliamentary and ministerial officials, diplomats, and also representatives from Thai civil society.

Direct Talks with MPs Year 2 EP 1-6

Brought to you by the Democratic Youth Network, the Secretariat of the National Assembly

“Direct Talks” Year 2 by the Democratic Youth Network is the programme that takes you to meet with new Members of the Parliament of Thailand and talk about many agenda, legal provisions, and policies significant for the development of the country. Not even the youth but people in all age groups should monitor and follow up closely how far this legislative body push each issue forwards and actualise all those policies they promised in the last election campaign. The talks are conducted in Thai.

CIM City (Creative, Innovation and MICE City): The Future of Bangkok Urbanization

On the 16th of August 2023, a discussion centered around CIM City (Creative, Innovation, and MICE City) entitled “The Future of Bangkok Urbanization” was convened. This event was organized by the Institute of Democratization Studies (IDS), in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). The event attracted an array of distinguished speakers hailing from public agencies, administrative bodies, and academia.

Environmental Policies in the New Politics

Media Dialogue Forum 1 Year 2023

In 2023, Thailand is going through another transition as Thai people voiced out at the May 14 election that they wanted change and they decided to vote unprecedentedly for a new party of the young generation to lead, Move Forward Party. Aside from “the state policies and duties”, every government’s task is to develop sound policies and plans to move the country forward. There has been discussion on the best way forward among the public and sustainable development is just back to the scene. The challenge is; whether to accomplish this goal if there is no integration of a strong foundation of the environment. As Thailand is going to enter a new chapter of politics, it’s interesting to see how environmental policies will be addressed to help support the development path as wished by the people.

Workshop Series on Micro-entrepreneurship: Input from the Social Market Economy

Input from the Social Market Economy and Exchange with Local Officials

Forward Foundation with the support of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung organized three workshops in the series of “Micro-entrepreneurship Input from the Social Market Economy and Exchange with Local Officials” on June 28 at Nakhon Pathom Province, July 13 at Loei Province, and on July 18 of 2023 at Mae Sot District in Tak Province respectively. During the workshops, participants who belong to the groups of officials from district/sub-district administrative organizations, community leaders, and village volunteers had an opportunity to learn the principles of Germany's Social Market Economy and Dual Education system as well as climate change solutions. The workshops aimed at building capacity and encouraging administrative officials to launch local regulations and policy recommendations to provide sustainable vocational training programmes and social safety net to local residents.

Electronic Administrative Court System

Training Project on the use of e-Admincourt for Relevant State Officials

On July 19 and 20, a training was held at the Nakhon Ratchasima Administrative Court Building to enhance and publicize knowledge to parties, people, government officials in using the Electronic Court System with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Thailand Office.

Local Community Business and Awareness on Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development

Applying the Social Market Economy Principle in Thailand

In June-July 2023, the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) implemented the first phase of the Project “Business for Social and Environmental Development” with the support of the KAS. The activities took place in target areas with the operation of the PDA’s Centres for Community-Based Integrated Rural Development (CBIRD) in seven project provinces.

Special Forum and Photo Essay Exhibition “SDGs l The Depth of Field”

Event Report

From June 15 to 22 Bangkok Tribune organized the Special Forum and Photo Essay Exhibition “SDGs l The Depth of Field” with support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Thailand Office) at Museum Siam. The event aimed to bring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN’s 2030 Agenda closer to the public and enhance their understanding, ultimately encouraging individuals to take action. According to the United Nations, the 17 SDGs demand a collective commitment from all countries to end poverty and other deprivations which necessitates the implementation of strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, spur economic growth and simultaneously combat climate change while preserving the oceans and forests. The photo essay exhibition conveyed the ideas and challenges behind these goals through powerful visual stories captured by renowned photographers. Several projects, primarily based in Thailand, were presented and explained, each dedicated to addressing specific SDGs to highlight the diverse efforts being undertaken to achieve the goals.

Executive Summary “Smart City and Digital Government in 2023: Resilience for Future”

By Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Thailand), Institute of Democratization Studies (iDS), and King Prajadhipok’s Institute

The Institute of Democratization Studies in cooperation with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Thailand organized the discussion “Smart City and Digital Government in 2023: Resilience for the future” to promote smart city concepts and civic engagement in the policy process on May 31, 2023.