KASSID Annual Meeting 2025
Navigating Thailand’s Social Protection in Times of Economic Uncertainties
The year 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the Konrad Adenauer Scholarship for Social and Innovative Development (KASSID), which has supported 30 scholars across four cohorts nationwide. In line with the objectives of the scholarship program, KAS Thailand will organise a full-day activity for both current KASSID scholars and alumni.
MY BETTER COUNTRY HACKATHON #14
Driving Open Government and Civic Engagement in National Policymaking Process
The 14th MY BETTER COUNTRY HACKATHON organised by the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) with the support of KAS will gather public opinions on approaches to national development, aiming to encourage the participation of citizens and relevant sectors in expressing their views on national-level issues related to public sector reform that are of social interest. This activity will promote a participatory public administration system involving the government, private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders, turning participation into tangible outcomes. Ultimately, this will lead to improved governance in accordance with the principles of good governance and foster greater public trust in the government.
Enhancing Knowledge and Experience on Politics and the Democratic Governance System
Workshop to Design Augmented Reality (AR) Guiding Tool for Parliament Visit and Studying
Open Government and Policy Innovation for Local Administration and Citizens
4th "OpenGov for Citizen": Participatory Marine Waste Management in the Estuarine Area
The Roadmap for Thai Bureaucratic Development (2023–2027) aims to transform Thailand’s public sector into a “Digital & Innovative Government” and an “Open Government.” The focus is on establishing a modern, trustworthy, and efficient administrative system that truly responds to the needs of the people. The Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC), as the main agency responsible for promoting open government and public participation, has studied and developed the model of an “Open Government and Meaningful Participation Ecosystem.” It is designed to enhance participation from all sectors in driving integrated and multidimensional public sector development. It comprises eight key components which are 1) Disclosure of government information 2) Policies and laws that support government openness 3) Partnership and collaboration networks 4) Incentive mechanisms 5) Knowledge and resource support 6) Development of technology, innovation, and infrastructure 7) Monitoring and evaluation and 8) Building an organizational culture
Advancing the Public Sector and Empowering Local Communities with Generative AI
Path to Effective Digital Local Governance with Knowledge, Skills, and Ethics
Over the past decade, the world has entered an era of rapid technological transformation, particularly with the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has had a broad impact on daily life, the economy, and public administration. One of the technologies that has drawn significant attention is Generative AI. This creates opportunities for government agencies to apply it in enhancing the quality of public services across various dimensions, including prompt responsiveness, accuracy, accessibility, and transparency. However, despite Generative AI’s high potential in enhancing the efficiency of public administration, the adoption of such technology in the public sector still faces several challenges. These include digital inequality, users’ understanding and ability to utilise the technology, data security and safety, as well as issues of ethics and social responsibility. Without proper knowledge, understanding, and skills, the use of AI could lead to errors, misinformation, or even undermine public trust in government agencies. Therefore, it is critically important that public sector personnel and local community leaders receive appropriate training and capacity building on this significant issue.
Decentralization Model for Democratic Provincial Governors
Seminar Series on Local Administration and Decentralization in Thailand
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.
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.
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.
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)
Public Hearing on Thailand’s Clean Air Bill
Solving the PM 2.5 Haze Pollution in a Sustainable Manner and Leaving No One Behind
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.
Roundtable Discussion with German MP: Strengthening Economic Security
European and Southeast Asian Perspectives on Navigating the New Normal in Global Supply Chains
In recent years, international supply chains – the backbone of global commerce – have encountered unprecedented challenges. The shift towards protectionism marked by the "America First" policies of the Trump administration, including the US-China trade war, was just the beginning of a process at play since 2017. Then, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a significant blow to global supply chains, disrupting transport lines and production cycles worldwide. As the global economy was still grappling with the aftermath of the pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered direct disruptions in supply chains, compounded by a sanctions war against the aggressor that catalyzed pre-existent attempts to reshape supply chains away from the West. These events have accelerated changes and reshaped global supply lines.
Democratic Youth Network of the Thai Parliament 2024 (Southern Province)
Youth Leadership as Citizens for the Sustainable Development with Democratic Values
The Secretariat of the House of Representatives and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung cooperatively provide civic education for youth with the knowledge/information they need for being quality citizens. It also supports the Parliamentary Democracy Youth Network to increase their group working skill and number of members. In this year, UNDP Thailand will cooperatively join the event, contributing on the topic of sustainable development to strengthen youth network on this issue. This project expects that democracy promotion among the Thai youth will bring about greater potential and continuity.
Democratic Youth Network of the Thai Parliament 2024 (Eastern Province)
Youth Leadership as Citizens for the Sustainable Development with Democratic Values
The Secretariat of the House of Representatives and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung cooperatively provide civic education for youth with the knowledge/information they need for being quality citizens. It also supports the Parliamentary Democracy Youth Network to increase their group working skill and number of members. In this year, UNDP Thailand will cooperatively join the event, contributing on the topic of sustainable development to strengthen youth network on this issue. This project expects that democracy promotion among the Thai youth will bring about greater potential and continuity.
