Thirteenth Annual King Prajadhipok Institute Congress (13th KPI Congress) “Citizenship and the Future of Thai Democracy”

22 – 24 March 2012 The United Nations Conference Centre, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok

Thursday 22 March 2012

11.00 – 13.00 Registration 13.30 - 14.30 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal

Highness Princess Srirasm, the Princess Consort to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn preside over the opening of the 13th KPI Congress and Exhibition

14.30 - 14.40

14.40 - 15.30

Video Presentation on “Citizenship and the Future of Thai Democracy”

Opening keynote address on “Citizenship and Democracy” By Professor Dr. Larry N. Gerston, San Jose State University

15.30 - 17.30 International panel discussion on “Citizenship and Democracy Experiences : International Perspectives” By

1. Ms. Laura Edgar, Vice President, Institute on Governance, Canada 2. Mrs.Yuda Kusumaningsih Irlang, Secretary, Empowerment of Women’s

Voice Movement Foundation, Indonesia 3. Mr.Thorsten Schilling, Director, The Federal Agency for Civic Education,

Germany 4. Mr. Charles N. Quigley, Executive, Director, Center for Civic Education,

USA. Moderator: Dr. Jingjai Hanchanlash, Chairman, 13th KPI Congress Organizing Committee

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Friday 23 March 2012

08.00 – 09.00 Registration 09.00 – 10.00 Special Keynote address on “Citizenship and the Future of Thai Democracy”

By Mr.Teerayuth Boonmee, Director, Sanya Dharmasakti Institute for Democracy, Thammasat University

10.00 – 10.30 Coffee break 10.30 – 12.00 Thai Panel discussion on “Importance of Citizenship in Thai Democracy

Development” By 1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittisak Prokkati, Former Dean, The Faculty of Law,

Thammasat University 2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juree Vichit-Vadakan, Secretary-General, Transparency

Thailand 3. Mr.Somchai Seanglai, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Thailand 4. Mr.Prasong Lertrattanvisut, Director of ISRA Institute Thai Press

Development Foundation Moderator : Ms. Nattaya Waewweerakup

12.00 – 13.00 Lunch 13.00 - 17.00

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Group discussions

Thai Ways and Thai Citizenship Promotion Speakers: Prof. Saichol Sattayanurak Chiang Mai University Mrs.Tippaporn Tantisunthorn Institute of Public Policy Studies (IPPS)

Moderator: Ms.Pijitra Suppasawatgul Chulalongkorn University Summarized by: Asst.Prof.Dr.Orathai Kokpol King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Experiences in Citizen Politics from Abroad to Thailand Speakers: Mr. Xizhen Zhang Peking University, China Mr. Michael Volpe Doctoral Candidate, George Mason University

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Group 4 :

Group 5 :

Ms. Ruengrawee Pichaikul Asia Foundation, Thailand Moderator: Asst. Prof. Tossapol Sompong Political Development Council Summarized by: Dr. Thawilwadee Bureekul King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Field Experiences and Citizenship-Building Speakers: Mrs. Tuenjai Deetes

Mr. Vichien Kuttawas Moderator: Mr. Supanat Permpoonwiwat King Prajadhipok’s Institute Summarized by: Asst. Prof. Chaiwut Montreerak

Balancing Representatives and People’s Politics Speakers: Prof. Dr. Thirapat Serirangsan Sukhothai Thammathirat University Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niyom Rathamarit King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Chaiwat Khamchoo King Prajadhipok’s Institute Summarized by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kajit Jittasevi Thammasat University

Strategies for Building Citizenship in Thai Society Speakers: Dr. Ampon Jindawattana Secretary of The National Public Health

Committee Prof. Dr. Somwung Pitiyanuwat The National Institute of Educational

Testing Service (NIETS) Asst. Prof. Dr. Parinya Thevanaruemidkul Thammasat University Mr. Son RoopSung Political Development Council

Moderator: Ms. Irin Dumrongmongkolkul Summarized by: General Ekkachai Srivilas King Prajadhipok’s Institute

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Saturday 24 March 2012

08.00 – 08.30 Registration 08.30 – 10.30

Presentation and discussion of the results of the 5 group discussions Group 1 : Thai Ways and Thai Citizenship Promotion By Asst.Prof.Dr.Orathai Kokpol King Prajadhipok’s Institute Group 2 : Experiences in Citizen Politics from Abroad to Thailand By Dr.Thawilwadee Bureekul King Prajadhipok’s Institute Group 3 : Field Experiences and Citizenship-Building By Asst.Prof.Chaiwut Montreerak King Prajadhipok’s Institute Group 4 : Balancing Representatives and People’s Politics By Assoc.Prof.Dr.Kajit Jittasevi King Prajadhipok’s Institute Group 5 : Strategies for Building Citizenship in Thai Society By General Ekkachai Srivilas King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Wuthisarn Tanchai, Deputy Secretary General, King Prajadhipok’s Institute

10.30 – 10.45 KPI Award video presentation (to local government organizations for excellence in transparency and public participation)

10.45 – 11.00 Video presentation on 14th KPI Congress 11.00 – 12.00 Closing address

By Prof. Dr. Borwornsak Uwanno Secretary General, King Prajadhipok’s Institute