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On the 7th of May, 2014, Human Development Forum Foundation is holding a Chairman’s Circle conference titled ‘Thailand’s Challenges and ASEAN 2015’ to focus on the current political and security turmoil in Thailand, exploring important issues such as the roots of the political protests and conflict between the opposing sides, insider/outsider perspectives, societal and political implications, and potential solutions to the ongoing crisis. We will also be discussing developments in Southern Thailand, what effects the recent political crisis is having on it, and the repercussions towards ASEAN integration.
We have four highly knowledgeable guest panelists speaking at our event, who aim to bring deeper insight into the political and security situation. The speakers are as follows:
- Dr. Thanet Aphornsuvan, Head of the ASEAN Studies Department, Thammasat University, will be presenting on ‘Social Roots and Effects of the Crisis’
- Dr. Kitti Prasertsuk, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, will be presenting on ‘Thailand’s Turmoil – Impact on ASEAN Preparedness’
- Dr. Michael Nelson, Head of the M.A. Program in Southeast Asian Studies, Walailak University, will be presenting on ‘Thailand’s Turmoil – an Insider/Outsider View’
- Lieutenant General Boonchu Kirdchok, Director of the Department of Border Affairs, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, will be presenting on ‘Developments in the Southern part of Thailand and the role of Malaysia’
The event will provide attendants with the chance to meet and talk to the speakers, and to other attendees, encouraging thoughtful and meaningful discussion on relevant issues. Coffee and lunch is provided.
Download the registration form here
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