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Seminar

Introduction to Social Market Economy

KAS and the Forward Foundation will hold a one-day seminar to provide knowledge and promote model of the Social Market Economy’s concept especially the idea of “equitable society” to decision makers and participants from business sector in the community, local governments, and the public. Additionally, the working model according to the concept of Social Market Economy will be shared and exchanged in the event in order to pave the way for further policy development and definite implementation.

Seminar

70 Years the Federal Republic of Germany and 30 Years the Fall of Berlin Wall

The German Basic Law and Its Influence on Thai Constitutionalism

The Thai-German Society will organise a seminar on occasion of 70 years of the foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany and 30 years of the Fall of Berlin Wall in order to point out the comparative interdisciplinary aspects of the influence of the German Basic Law on Thai constitution. The seminar topics will be presented and lectured by various Thai and German legal and social science experts.

Seminar

Strengthening Local Communities and Local Leaders

The Process of Strengthening Participatory Democracy Leadership

The seminar in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Senate (SOS) will address community leaders from various provinces and representatives of local governmental agencies to promote the idea of participatory democracy by using participatory learning methods.

Seminar

The Independence of the Constitutional Court

A seminar in cooperation with the Office of the Constitutional Court of Thailand aims to provide the platform for justices of the Constitutional Court, state officials, legal experts, and supporting staff members of the justices to gain better understanding about the independence of the Constitutional Court and its extent in various aspects; for example, the qualifications of the justice of the Constitutional Court, the selection process, and the code of conducts.

Workshop

Parliamentary Demonstration Youth Network for the Learning of the Parliamentary System

Final Workshop of the Parliamentary Demonstration Project in the Budget Year 2019

This workshop in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Senates is the final one in their budget year 2019 and aims to provide a platform for the young people in local provinces to discuss about the Thai political culture and political development as well as to arrange a demonstration activity for participants to study in details about parliamentary democracy and parliamentary protocol.

Discussion

Personal Data Protection: Awareness on Online Invasion

The discussion co-organised by KAS and Institute of Public Policy Studies (IPPS) together with network organisations will provide the participants from related working fields a platform to gain updated knowledge about the current policy and situation of personal data protection in Thailand, to exchange ideas and to propose opinions beneficial for further policy development. The discussion will also pave the way for further monitoring the bill on personal data protection once it passes the Council of State and is approved by the cabinet.

Discussion

New Media and Civic Culture in 2019

KAS together with the Institute of Democratisation Studies (IDS) will provide a discussion for participants in related fields such as policy-makers, social and political experts, students, and the public to exchange knowledge and experience about the role of new media toward civic culture and personality as well as to create awareness about the impact of new media on policy formulation.

Event

Speech Contest to Promote Political Culture and Democratic Governance

The Secretariat of the Senate (SOS) with support from KAS Office Thailand will hold a speech contest event to encourage the students and educational community to realise the significance of democratic governance with the King as head of state as well as to enhance the creative ideas and expressions in presenting political opinions.

Seminar

Rule of Law in ASEAN Integration: Intellectual Perspective

A seminar in cooperation with Institute of Democratization Studies (IDS) provides a platform for participants to share knowledge and opinions with invited speaker and panelists from related fields about development of ASEAN integration, the role of rule of law influencing the process, and the future improvement for ASEAN cooperation.

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The Principles of Social Market Economy

Konrad Adenauer Foundation Thailand Office will organise a special lecture on the principles of social market economy to be delivered by Dr Frank Steffel, a member of German Parliament from the CDU/CSU Party, to representatives from partner and co-partner organisations who have been and are working on this subject in order to enhance their understanding and knowledge on the issue.

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Steering the Course of Digitalization

A Thai-German Exchange on Chances & Challenges of Digital Economy

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Office Thailand in cooperation with the German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG) and the Asian Governance Foundation (AGF) co-hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Steering the Course of Digitalization: A Thai-German Exchange on Chances and Challenges of Digital Economy” on 15 February 2024. The event informed about the current state of affairs, pressing challenges to overcome, as well as opportunities for future development and cooperation with respect to digitalization in both countries.

Recommendations for Improvement of Public Services: Collaboration for Thailand’s Better Road Safety

Project on Open and Innovative Government in Thailand

To mobilise the Open Government in Thailand more effectively, inclusively and continuously, the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission or OPDC organised a series of workshops and hackathon event last year to improve the public services and performance of the public sector. The focal topic this time was how to increase road safety in Thailand through the innovative and sustainable methods in order to reduce damage to life and property which has also affected the social and economic development of the country as a whole.

Direct Talks with MPs Year 2 EP 23-28

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 of the Thai Parliament 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.

KASSID Winter Meeting 2023

The KASSID Winter Meeting 2023 took place on December 6th, featuring engaging workshop activities.

Direct Talks with MPs Year 2 EP 15-22

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 of the Thai Parliament 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.

Dialogue Program EU-ASEAN as Strategic Partners for Growth and Prosperity

MP Serap Güler's Visit in Thailand

Ms. Serap Güler Member of the Bundestag, CDU/CSU parliamentary group, travelled to Bangkok from 30 to 31 October to take part in a dialogue program at the invitation of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Thailand. Ms. Güler is, inter alia, Deputy Chairwoman of the Bundestag's Committee of Inquiry into Afghanistan and a member of the Defense Committee. Within the latter, she also serves as rapporteur for Asia. The focus of her visit to Bangkok therefore lay on security issues in the areas of foreign policy and international relations, trade and business, elections and citizen participation.

The New European ESG Supply Chain Regulations and the Impact on Thailand

Europe-in-Review (EiR) Seminar

The German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG) and the Asian Governance Foundation (AGF) in cooperation with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Office Thailand co-hosted the seminar titled “The New European ESG Supply Chain Regulations and the Impact on Thailand” on 5 October 2023 at the Pullman G Hotel in Bangkok. The event informed about the nature of the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) as the latest piece of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-related regulation and mapped out its impact on relevant stakeholders in Thailand and the EU.

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.

Enhancing Potential and Competitiveness of Local Community Business

Applying the Social Market Economy Principle in Thailand

In August-September 2023, the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) implemented the second 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.

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.