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The National Thai Studies Centre (NTSC), located at the College of Asia and the Pacific in the Australia National University, promotes the study of Thailand in all academic disciplines, Thai language instruction, and public awareness of Thailand. It also supports linkages with Thailand in a broad range of fields, including education, culture, public administration and business.

 

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Upcoming Events:

 

The National Thai Study Centre will be holding a Seminar on Tuesday the
5th of May. Details are:

Title: "The End of the Red Shirts?: The Future of Political Conflict in
Thailand"

Speaker: Professor Medhi Krongkaew
Venue: Sparke Helmore Theatre 1 (Law)
Date/Time: Tuesday 5th of May – 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Summary:


The seminar will involve a presentation by Professor Medhi Krongkaew
from the National Anti-Corruption Commission in Bangkok. Professor Medhi
is a well-known scholar on Thailand and a former staff member of the
ANU. He will examine recent political events in Thailand, with emphasis
on the conflict between /'yellow shirt'/ supporters of the People's
Alliance for Democracy, and the /'red shirt', /pro-Thaksin supporters of
the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship.

 

Please direct any enquiries to Nancy Amarat at u4308223@anu.edu.au
 

Recent Events:

• A seminar on 'Thailand / Cambodian Border Conflicts: Historical and Contemporary Origins'  held at the ANU on Thursday 21 August, at the Coombs Building Seminar Room B (Arndt Room).

 

• A seminar on 'Corruption Issues and the Restoration of Democracy in Thailand' presented by Medhi Krongkaew was held at the ANU from 12:30-2 on Wednesday 16 April.  For details click here  

 

• A seminar entitled 'Pink Man and Other Adventures in Photography' presented by Thai photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom was held at the ANU on April 1st.  Film Director IngK also spoke about her new movie 'Citizen Juling.' 

  For details of the ANU seminar click here

 

• A seminar on Corruption and Current Political Developments in Thailand was presented by Professor Medhi Krongkaew, October 22, at the ANU.

 

• THAILAND UPDATE 2007: 31 August, University House, ANU.  View summary of presentations. Download the program.

 

• The National Thai Studies Centre in association with the Royal Thai Embassy held a discussion on the current political situation in Thailand, Wednesday August 22, at the ANU.  Further details are here.  Summary

 

• Professor Chaiwat Satha-Anand, Thammasat University, will present a seminar on  'Untying the Gordian Knot? The Difficulties In Solving Southern Violence',   August 13, at the ANU. Paper to follow shortly.

 

• To access reports and papers from previous conferences and seminars click here

 

 

Of Interest :

 

• Link to Professor Peter Warr's recent opinion piece concerning Thailand's political crisis in the Canberra Times

 

• Link to New Mandala South East Asia Blog.

 

• Calendar of Thailand related events in Australia and Australia related events in Thailand.  Prepared by the NTSC for the ATI.

 

• Register for the NTSC mailing list & database.