A section of participants for the
2006 Thailand Update Conference. |
Professor Robin Jeffrey,
Convener of the ANU College of Asia & the Pacific, welcomes
participants. |
Mr. Udomphol
Ninnad,
representing the Thai Ambassador,
opening the 2006 Update. |
Dr. Craig Reynolds
(ANU) chaired the year in review session. |
Professor Peter Warr of the ANU provided an
economic overview. |
Dr Michael Montesano
(National University of Singapore) gave a
political overview. |
Professor Medhi Krongkaew, newly appointed to The
National Counter Corruption Commission, spoke on the Commission's
future role. |
Professor Thitinan
Pongsudhirak (Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn
University), keynote speaker on 'The Tragedy of the 1997 Constitution',
being interviewed by ABC. |
Dr. Jakkrit Kuanpoth (University of Wollongong)
presented on 'The National Human Rights Commission and Independent
Institutions with Responsibilities in Economic and Finance Areas. |
Professor Gothom Arya, Chairman of the National
Economic and Social Advisory Council, gave a presentation on 'The
Role of the National Economic and Social Advisory Commission and
Other Independent Organisations Under the 1997 Constitution'. |