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(2298, 5, '2016-02-04 07:09:24', '2016-02-04 07:09:24', '<span style="font-weight: 400;">Debating Imagined Communities: A Tribute To Benedict Anderson <img class="wp-image-2190 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Anderson_B.jpg" alt="Anderson_B" width="146" height="193" />celebrated the life and work of the late Professor Anderson. Held on 30 January 2016 at Asia Centre in Bangkok, Thailand; the event attracted a diverse audience of about 40 people including friends and colleagues of Anderson, as well as students and members of public who were keen to learn more about the scholar and his work. </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Professor James Gomez, Associate Dean (International Affairs) at the School of Communication Arts, Bangkok University and co-founder of the Asia Centre, opened the event by discussing how Anderson’s work sits in relation to his contemporaries. Professor Emeritus Charnvit Kasetsiri;</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a prominent historian and Thai studies scholar, shared the eulogy he gave at Anderson’s funeral in Surabaya. He spoke of his friendship and camaraderie with Anderson and provided insight into the man behind the work.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_2287" align="alignleft" width="319"]<img class="wp-image-2287" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1613942_1121279187891308_8667217838112469785_n-1.jpg" alt="1613942_1121279187891308_8667217838112469785_n (1)" width="319" height="239" /> Our Debate Panel[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Anderson’s <em>Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism </em>revolutionised our understanding of nationalism. We revisited the discourse on the subject by debating the motion “This House Believes That Nationalism Can Be A Force For Good”. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proposing the motion was Professor Lipi Ghosh, Director for the Centre for South &amp; Southeast Asian Studies, University of Calcutta and Professor Sean Matthews, Head of School of Modern Languages &amp; Culture, University of Nottingham (Malaysia). On the opposition there was Professor Coeli Barry, Chair of the Masters Programme in Human Rights, Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University and Professor Zaharom Naim, School of Modern Languages &amp; Culture, University of Nottingham (Malaysia).</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">It was a rousing and engaging debate which raised some important questions about our <img class=" wp-image-2288 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12670572_1121278891224671_7824825160265749161_n.jpg" alt="12670572_1121278891224671_7824825160265749161_n" width="272" height="204" />understanding of nationalism, its'' continued relevance in contemporary society as well as alternatives ideologies that could be used to foster the development of ‘imagined communities’. The debate then opened to the floor for members of the audience to share their own thoughts, analysis and to pose questions to the debate panel. Both teams put up a good fight and ultimately, the outcome of the debate was determined by the audience who voted in favour of the Opposition.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_2289" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-2289" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12670846_1121278897891337_7466768598950683074_n.jpg" alt="12670846_1121278897891337_7466768598950683074_n" width="300" height="225" /> Prof. Charnvit launches Prof. Lipi Ghosh''s book "India- Myanmar Relations: Historical Links To Contemporary Convergences"[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">We were also pleased to be able to host the Bangkok launch of Prof. Lipi Ghosh’s new book </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">India- Myanmar Relations: Historical Links to Contemporary Convergences</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Prof Ghosh’s work centres on India’s pivot towards Southeast Asia and examines how India’s relationship with countries in the region has developed and evolved over time.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class=" wp-image-2290 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12670318_1121279284557965_5233832323416685959_n.jpg" alt="12670318_1121279284557965_5233832323416685959_n" width="308" height="159" /></span>\r\n\r\nThe final segment of the programme was the Open Mic session where we were presented with two very interesting takes on the topic of nationalism. Poet, teacher and public speaker, Ms Puja Singh talked about her experiences as an ethnic minority in Nepal and how this shaped her identity and perspective. Mr Otgonbaatar, a Mahidol University student who is originally from Mongolia, played a Mongolian pop-song that drew on the celebrity of the country''s leading singers along with imagery of its glorious past and evocative song lyrics to raise national sentiment. Dr Kenneth Houston, then closed the event by sharing some of his own personal experiences with nationalism in the context of Ireland’s tumultuous history.\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">\r\n</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-2294 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12496040_1121278991224661_8208051164535300385_o.jpg" alt="12496040_1121278991224661_8208051164535300385_o" width="189" height="229" />The debate and open mic session were a wonderful platform to engage with Anderson’s work. Today some 32 years after its initial publication, the issues raised in <em>Imagined Communities</em> remain relevant in a globalised world that is struggling to grapple with  increasingly cross-border and transnational problems.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>About Benedict Anderson</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Benedict Anderson (26 August 1936 – 13 December 2015) was best known for his 1983 book <em>Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism</em>. Anderson was Professor Emeritus of International Studies, Government and Asian Studies at Cornell University and a renowned historian and political scientist. As scholar of Southeast Asia, his unflinching account of the Indonesian anti-Communist purges of 1965-66; which saw over 500,000, massacred, helped undermine the official whitewashed narrative and consequently saw Anderson banned from Indonesia until 1998. Anderson was also a polyglot who contributed extensively to scholarship on the relationship between language and power in the region, and was fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, Javanese, Thai and Tagalog. Anderson passed away in Malang, Indonesia on 13 December 2015 at the age of 79.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Debating Imagined Communities: A Tribute To Benedict Anderson', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2284-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-04 07:09:24', '2016-02-04 07:09:24', '', 2284, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2284-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2328, 3, '2016-02-14 10:22:08', '2016-02-14 10:22:08', 'The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a mechanism under the Human Rights Council that reviews the human rights situation in all 193 UN Member States once every four and a half years. All Southeast Asian states have undergone two review cycles of their respective human rights situations under the process. <span style="font-weight: 400;">But what is the impact of the UPR on human rights in the region? And does the focus on constructive dialogue and the state-centric nature of the process help improve the situation?</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=" wp-image-2391 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/upr.jpg" alt="upr" width="319" height="212" />The region is politically diverse with member states varying in their national human rights protection systems, ratification of UN human rights instruments and level of civil society engagement. 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(2363, 3, '2015-02-19 07:42:52', '2015-02-19 07:42:52', 'ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime is shaped by three competing discourses. These are the human rights policies of national governments, advocacy positions promoted by both global and local civil society and the call for alignment with international human rights standards and procedures by inter-governmental organizations.\r\n\r\nIn this contest, the national governmental discourse has significantly impacted the tone of democracy and human rights now etched onto key documents such as the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR) Terms of Reference (TOR) and ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). It continues to do so as the human rights regime evolves.\r\n\r\nThe result thus far, is a rather weak “protection” regime within ASEAN’s human rights framework.\r\n\r\nIn Southeast Asia, these three discourses offer two approaches to protection. First is “promotion,” based on the traditional, consensual “ASEAN way” – this is the discourse of national governments. Second is “protection,” based on quasi-judicial processes that also involve civil society and that engage domestic judicial authorities in seeking redress and remedies for victims of violations of rights – this is the discourse of local and global civil society and inter-governmental organizations.\r\n\r\nThe current human rights regime in Southeast Asia evolved following the 1993 Vienna Conference at which all States reaffirmed the universality of human rights. Concerted grassroots and international pressure contributed to moving Southeast Asian governments toward the current framework. Throughout the process, from 1993 to the present, these “universal” standards have found their way, albeit reluctantly, into ASEAN’s key documents pertaining to democracy and human rights.\r\n\r\nOfficial documents and statements from ASEAN, its member states, the AICHR, civil society actors and documents submitted to the Universal Periodic Review, Office of the High Commission of Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations reveal a tension between “promotion” and “protection.”\r\n\r\nA review of the ASEAN Charter, AICHR’s TOR and the AHRD shows that since 1993 the development of a ‘protection” regime within AICHR has been influenced by the “ASEAN way” and ASEAN diplomatic culture that can be ascertained through some key practices.\r\n\r\nOne, a majority of AICHR representatives appear to act on behalf of their governments as opposed to advancing a credible peer review human rights system. Moreover, some have not had the requisite training.\r\n\r\nTwo, civil society organizations advocating for a robust protection system were consulted minimally on the margins and essentially excluded from the different formative stages of the ASEAN human rights regime.\r\n\r\nThree, while ASEAN states engage with international human rights monitoring systems, however grudgingly, their adherence to universal standards leaves a lot to be desired.\r\n\r\nFinally, regime security and power preservation take precedence over human rights for the region’s incumbent political elites.\r\n\r\nThe three discourses highlighted above represent Southeast Asia’s engagement with global human rights discourse.\r\n\r\nThe discourse from national governments as it pertains to human rights protection has resulted in a watered down version of key democracy and human rights related instruments in ASEAN when compared with other regions.\r\n\r\nOverall these competing discourses reveal Southeast Asia’s slow progress towards a more liberal democratic form of governance and rule of law as enshrined in international human rights standards.\r\n\r\nNevertheless, given that the AHRD and AICHR are “home-grown,” ASEAN governments cannot in future claim that human rights are an external imposition.\r\n\r\nAnalysts of the development of regional human right mechanisms need to take note of these discourses, in particular the counter-discourse from national governments, and their impact on the implementation of a protection mechanism within the regional human rights framework.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Drs. James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan</strong> are co-authors of “Evaluating Competing ‘Democratic’ Discourses: The Impact on Human Rights Protection in Southeast Asia” in the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, (Vol 33, No. 3). <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/" target="_blank">Download the document here</a>.</em>', 'The ASEAN Way and Human Rights', 'The  ASEAN way affects the protection aspect of human rights in Southeast Asia, Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan, explain how. (19 February 2015, New Mandala)', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-asean-way-and-human-rights', '', '', '2016-02-18 06:32:05', '2016-02-18 06:32:05', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=2363', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2364, 3, '2016-02-15 07:50:13', '2016-02-15 07:50:13', 'ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime is shaped by three competing discourses. These are the human rights policies of national governments, advocacy positions promoted by both global and local civil society and the call for alignment with international human rights standards and procedures by inter-governmental organizations.\r\n\r\nIn this contest, the national governmental discourse has significantly impacted the tone of democracy and human rights now etched onto key documents such as the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR) Terms of Reference (TOR) and ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). It continues to do so as the human rights regime evolves.\r\n\r\nThe result thus far, is a rather weak “protection” regime within ASEAN’s human rights framework.\r\n\r\nIn Southeast Asia, these three discourses offer two approaches to protection. First is “promotion,” based on the traditional, consensual “ASEAN way” – this is the discourse of national governments. Second is “protection,” based on quasi-judicial processes that also involve civil society and that engage domestic judicial authorities in seeking redress and remedies for victims of violations of rights – this is the discourse of local and global civil society and inter-governmental organizations.\r\n\r\nThe current human rights regime in Southeast Asia evolved following the 1993 Vienna Conference at which all States reaffirmed the universality of human rights. Concerted grassroots and international pressure contributed to moving Southeast Asian governments toward the current framework. Throughout the process, from 1993 to the present, these “universal” standards have found their way, albeit reluctantly, into ASEAN’s key documents pertaining to democracy and human rights.\r\n\r\nOfficial documents and statements from ASEAN, its member states, the AICHR, civil society actors and documents submitted to the Universal Periodic Review, Office of the High Commission of Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations reveal a tension between “promotion” and “protection.”\r\n\r\nA review of the ASEAN Charter, AICHR’s TOR and the AHRD shows that since 1993 the development of a ‘protection” regime within AICHR has been influenced by the “ASEAN way” and ASEAN diplomatic culture that can be ascertained through some key practices.\r\n\r\nOne, a majority of AICHR representatives appear to act on behalf of their governments as opposed to advancing a credible peer review human rights system. Moreover, some have not had the requisite training.\r\n\r\nTwo, civil society organizations advocating for a robust protection system were consulted minimally on the margins and essentially excluded from the different formative stages of the ASEAN human rights regime.\r\n\r\nThree, while ASEAN states engage with international human rights monitoring systems, however grudgingly, their adherence to universal standards leaves a lot to be desired.\r\n\r\nFinally, regime security and power preservation take precedence over human rights for the region’s incumbent political elites.\r\n\r\nThe three discourses highlighted above represent Southeast Asia’s engagement with global human rights discourse.\r\n\r\nThe discourse from national governments as it pertains to human rights protection has resulted in a watered down version of key democracy and human rights related instruments in ASEAN when compared with other regions.\r\n\r\nOverall these competing discourses reveal Southeast Asia’s slow progress towards a more liberal democratic form of governance and rule of law as enshrined in international human rights standards.\r\n\r\nNevertheless, given that the AHRD and AICHR are “home-grown,” ASEAN governments cannot in future claim that human rights are an external imposition.\r\n\r\nAnalysts of the development of regional human right mechanisms need to take note of these discourses, in particular the counter-discourse from national governments, and their impact on the implementation of a protection mechanism within the regional human rights framework.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Drs. James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan</strong> are co-authors of “Evaluating Competing ‘Democratic’ Discourses: The Impact on Human Rights Protection in Southeast Asia” in the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, (Vol 33, No. 3). <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/" target="_blank">Download the document here</a>.</em>', 'The ASEAN Way and Human Rights', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2363-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 07:50:13', '2016-02-15 07:50:13', '', 2363, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2363-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2365, 3, '2015-02-09 07:53:17', '2015-02-09 07:53:17', 'Southeast Asia is marked by a fragmented and shifting state of democratic development. Much of this fragmentation can be explained by conflict over political values concerning the choice of governance systems, degree of participation and level of accountability.\r\n\r\nIn ASEAN, it is this lack of shared “democratic” values that has impacted the protection capacity of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR). This is the principal finding of a special issue of the <em>Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs</em> titled “Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia”.\r\n\r\nPublished by the German Institute of Global and Area Studies’ Institute of Asian Studies, this new volume brings together six researchers who examine how ASEAN’s political framework shaped the establishment of the region’s human rights mechanism.\r\n\r\nSince the 2007 Charter, ASEAN has been pursing democratic forms of governance, rule of law and the attendant fundamental human rights through “community-building” in many areas. However a “community” presupposes the development of common values among its member-states and among its citizens.\r\n\r\nBut the papers in the volume reveal that ASEAN’s people-centered approach to regional integration is problematic due to the absence in practice of a community firmly anchored to democratic principles. In fact, member states had divergent reasons for adopting the Charter and the AICHR.\r\n\r\nFor instance, weaker and less secure states, with the authoritarian and military regimes, are not comfortable with the push towards a human rights regime that is aligned to international standards.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the adoption of democratic terminology in its documents and the establishment of a human right mechanism has not allowed ASEAN to move away from its non-interference position to a more interventionist stance among the member states.\r\n\r\nCloser investigation shows that unless the quality of democracy in all ten countries improve through the adoption of shared democratic values, the human rights regime is unlikely to improve substantially. On the academic front existing perspectives from realist, constructivist and acculturalist perspectives preclude a single theoretical explanation.\r\n\r\nThe region is no exception to the global march of democracy that has taken place in recent decades but in the case of the protection capacity of ASEAN’s human rights regime, distinctions between democracy in form and substance must be noted.\r\n\r\nThe papers in the collection are aimed at policy makers, practitioners and students of politics, democracy and human rights in Asia and elsewhere. It is intended to stimulate further debate and discussion on ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan co-edited the latest issue of the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs entitled “Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia”. All papers in the collection are available for download at<a href="http://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/news/asean-democracy">http://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/news/asean-democracy</a></em></strong>', 'Democratic values and human rights in ASEAN', 'Written by Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan, this article first appeared on 9 February 2015 in the Asian Sentinel.', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'democratic-values-and-human-rights-in-asean', '', '', '2016-02-15 09:11:31', '2016-02-15 09:11:31', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=2365', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2366, 3, '2016-02-15 07:54:16', '2016-02-15 07:54:16', 'Southeast Asia is marked by a fragmented and shifting state of democratic development. Much of this fragmentation can be explained by conflict over political values concerning the choice of governance systems, degree of participation and level of accountability.\r\n\r\nIn ASEAN, it is this lack of shared “democratic” values that has impacted the protection capacity of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR). This is the principal finding of a special issue of the <em>Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs</em> titled “Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia”.\r\n\r\nPublished by the German Institute of Global and Area Studies’ Institute of Asian Studies, this new volume brings together six researchers who examine how ASEAN’s political framework shaped the establishment of the region’s human rights mechanism.\r\n\r\nSince the 2007 Charter, ASEAN has been pursing democratic forms of governance, rule of law and the attendant fundamental human rights through “community-building” in many areas. However a “community” presupposes the development of common values among its member-states and among its citizens.\r\n\r\nBut the papers in the volume reveal that ASEAN’s people-centered approach to regional integration is problematic due to the absence in practice of a community firmly anchored to democratic principles. In fact, member states had divergent reasons for adopting the Charter and the AICHR.\r\n\r\nFor instance, weaker and less secure states, with the authoritarian and military regimes, are not comfortable with the push towards a human rights regime that is aligned to international standards.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the adoption of democratic terminology in its documents and the establishment of a human right mechanism has not allowed ASEAN to move away from its non-interference position to a more interventionist stance among the member states.\r\n\r\nCloser investigation shows that unless the quality of democracy in all ten countries improve through the adoption of shared democratic values, the human rights regime is unlikely to improve substantially. On the academic front existing perspectives from realist, constructivist and acculturalist perspectives preclude a single theoretical explanation.\r\n\r\nThe region is no exception to the global march of democracy that has taken place in recent decades but in the case of the protection capacity of ASEAN’s human rights regime, distinctions between democracy in form and substance must be noted.\r\n\r\nThe papers in the collection are aimed at policy makers, practitioners and students of politics, democracy and human rights in Asia and elsewhere. It is intended to stimulate further debate and discussion on ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan co-edited the latest issue of the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs entitled “Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia”. All papers in the collection are available for download at<a href="http://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/news/asean-democracy">http://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/news/asean-democracy</a></em></strong>', 'Democratic values and human rights in ASEAN', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2365-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 07:54:16', '2016-02-15 07:54:16', '', 2365, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2365-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2367, 3, '2012-11-19 07:56:21', '2012-11-19 07:56:21', 'Unless appropriate formal and equitable engagement mechanisms are put in place, civil society will be not be in a position to effectively advocate for and ensure the protection of human rights in the region. This is the lesson to be gleaned from the adoption of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) yesterday (November 18) during the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.\r\n\r\nThe inability of civil society organisations (CSOs) to meaningfully engage with members of ASEAN over the establishment of institutional and normative human rights frameworks to date explains the limited effectiveness of their advocacy in securing a real protection mechanism for the people of ASEAN.\r\n\r\nMuch of the discussion emerging from yesterday’s release of AHRD has focused on the criticism by CSOs over the lack of adherence to international human rights standards and the rejoinder by ASEAN governmental representative that the tone of the current AHRD is what is politically feasible now within the regional grouping. But the root problem remains the lack of access of CSOs to the inter-governmental process that has crafted institutional mechanisms and the AHRD.\r\n\r\nOver the last two years, CSOs seeking to advance the protection of human rights in the nascent ASEAN human rights regime have been confronted with a regional association and member governments that are still deeply wedded to the principle of non-interference and the primacy of national laws.\r\n\r\nBeginning with the ASEAN Charter in 2008, which promised the establishment of a human rights body, CSOs have been pressuring member governments to adopt a mechanism that would speak to international standards and include a protection mechanism. At each step towards formalising a regional mechanism, for example in 2009 in the run up to the drafting of the Terms of Reference for the AICHR and now in 2012 in the drafting of AHRD, CSOs have tried their level best to engage with ASEAN but in vain.\r\n\r\nOn the adoption of the ADHR in Phnom Penh on November 18, CSO criticisms of the declaration continued unabated. While Singapore’s Representative to the AICHR, Chang Heng Chee, hailed the advent of the “peer-review” mechanism and the ADHR as “the best that could be done” in the social and political context, the CSO exclusion from the process of crafting a human rights regime remains a blatant fact.\r\n\r\nSome 60 CSOs wrote to ASEAN leaders requesting the postponement of the signing given serious flaws in the document. Echoing strongly their comments, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, also called for the same and has stated: “I am surprised and disappointed that the draft declaration has not been made public and that civil society has not been consulted in the drafting of the document.”\r\n\r\nPoignant criticisms have pointed to AHRD failings to meet existing international standards and the risks of creating a sub-standard level of rights protection in the region.\r\n\r\nPillay has cited as an example the provision on the right to life which, she said, should not be contingent on domestic laws that can be used to justify state-sponsored violence. Further, ASEAN governments want the enjoyment of rights to be balanced with the “performance of duties” and be subject to “national and regional contexts”.\r\n\r\nRights in the region therefore stand to be restricted on a wide range of grounds, including “national security” and “public morality”. The declaration is further criticised for having too many loopholes that may permit states to bypass international standards. Even Surin Pitsuwan, speaking at the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, admitted: “This document can be improved upon.”\r\n\r\nOn such substantive matters critical to the well-being of all ASEAN citizens, CSOs have been confronted with ASEAN member-states’ strategy of selective and limited engagement with CSOs to date over the establishment of a human rights regime in the region. The entire project of crafting a human rights regime is pursued purely as an inter-governmental activity.\r\n\r\nWith no institutionalised mechanism for consultation, CSO engagement has only been accommodated on a piece-meal basis and only because of the tireless advocacy, persistence and pressure by regional CSOs. This state of affairs has neutralised CSOs’ ability to advocate successfully for the protection of human rights in the region.\r\n\r\nSuch a purely inter-governmental approach is entirely out of step with how inter-governmental organisations such as the UN, the EU and the OAS conduct their own inter-governmental activities. In those mechanisms civil society is mainstreamed into the human rights processes.\r\n\r\nIn addition to concern over core substantive dilemmas — the lack of real protection of human rights and the failure to meet international standards — the real subtext is the fact that civil society has not been mainstreamed as it should be. Lack of such mainstreaming undermines ASEAN’s own call for a more people-centred community.\r\n\r\nCivil society organisations, which have historically played a vital role in advancing the protection of human rights globally, and the media (traditional and new), must continue and intensify their push for more transparency in the ASEAN human rights regime, for the respect of international commitments already binding upon ASEAN states, for the respect for universal standards under the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and for real protection of fundamental rights.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to the development of human rights in the region, the lack of genuine consultation with CSOs by ASEAN’s member governments reflects the marginalisation of one of the important sectors within the member states. A formal consultation mechanism is vital to the protection of human rights in the region and to the creation of a more people-centred ASEAN.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>*Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan are authors of the paper “The Protection of Human Rights in Southeast Asia: Improving the Effectiveness of Civil Society Advocacy”.</em> </strong>', 'ASEAN needs formal civil society engagement mechanism on human rights', 'Written by Dr. James Gomez and Dr. Robin Ramcharan, this article first appeared on 19 November 2012 in The Malaysian Insider.', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'asean-needs-formal-civil-society-engagement-mechanism-on-human-rights', '', '', '2016-02-15 08:56:55', '2016-02-15 08:56:55', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=2367', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2369, 3, '2016-02-15 08:03:53', '2016-02-15 08:03:53', '<em>James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan</em>\r\n\r\n19 November 2012, The Malaysian Insider\r\n\r\nUnless appropriate formal and equitable engagement mechanisms are put in place, civil society will be not be in a position to effectively advocate for and ensure the protection of human rights in the region. This is the lesson to be gleaned from the adoption of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) yesterday (November 18) during the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.\r\n\r\nThe inability of civil society organisations (CSOs) to meaningfully engage with members of ASEAN over the establishment of institutional and normative human rights frameworks to date explains the limited effectiveness of their advocacy in securing a real protection mechanism for the people of ASEAN.\r\n\r\nMuch of the discussion emerging from yesterday’s release of AHRD has focused on the criticism by CSOs over the lack of adherence to international human rights standards and the rejoinder by ASEAN governmental representative that the tone of the current AHRD is what is politically feasible now within the regional grouping. But the root problem remains the lack of access of CSOs to the inter-governmental process that has crafted institutional mechanisms and the AHRD.\r\n\r\nOver the last two years, CSOs seeking to advance the protection of human rights in the nascent ASEAN human rights regime have been confronted with a regional association and member governments that are still deeply wedded to the principle of non-interference and the primacy of national laws.\r\n\r\nBeginning with the ASEAN Charter in 2008, which promised the establishment of a human rights body, CSOs have been pressuring member governments to adopt a mechanism that would speak to international standards and include a protection mechanism. At each step towards formalising a regional mechanism, for example in 2009 in the run up to the drafting of the Terms of Reference for the AICHR and now in 2012 in the drafting of AHRD, CSOs have tried their level best to engage with ASEAN but in vain.\r\n\r\nOn the adoption of the ADHR in Phnom Penh on November 18, CSO criticisms of the declaration continued unabated. While Singapore’s Representative to the AICHR, Chang Heng Chee, hailed the advent of the “peer-review” mechanism and the ADHR as “the best that could be done” in the social and political context, the CSO exclusion from the process of crafting a human rights regime remains a blatant fact.\r\n\r\nSome 60 CSOs wrote to ASEAN leaders requesting the postponement of the signing given serious flaws in the document. Echoing strongly their comments, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, also called for the same and has stated: “I am surprised and disappointed that the draft declaration has not been made public and that civil society has not been consulted in the drafting of the document.”\r\n\r\nPoignant criticisms have pointed to AHRD failings to meet existing international standards and the risks of creating a sub-standard level of rights protection in the region.\r\n\r\nPillay has cited as an example the provision on the right to life which, she said, should not be contingent on domestic laws that can be used to justify state-sponsored violence. Further, ASEAN governments want the enjoyment of rights to be balanced with the “performance of duties” and be subject to “national and regional contexts”.\r\n\r\nRights in the region therefore stand to be restricted on a wide range of grounds, including “national security” and “public morality”. The declaration is further criticised for having too many loopholes that may permit states to bypass international standards. Even Surin Pitsuwan, speaking at the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, admitted: “This document can be improved upon.”\r\n\r\nOn such substantive matters critical to the well-being of all ASEAN citizens, CSOs have been confronted with ASEAN member-states’ strategy of selective and limited engagement with CSOs to date over the establishment of a human rights regime in the region. The entire project of crafting a human rights regime is pursued purely as an inter-governmental activity.\r\n\r\nWith no institutionalised mechanism for consultation, CSO engagement has only been accommodated on a piece-meal basis and only because of the tireless advocacy, persistence and pressure by regional CSOs. This state of affairs has neutralised CSOs’ ability to advocate successfully for the protection of human rights in the region.\r\n\r\nSuch a purely inter-governmental approach is entirely out of step with how inter-governmental organisations such as the UN, the EU and the OAS conduct their own inter-governmental activities. In those mechanisms civil society is mainstreamed into the human rights processes.\r\n\r\nIn addition to concern over core substantive dilemmas — the lack of real protection of human rights and the failure to meet international standards — the real subtext is the fact that civil society has not been mainstreamed as it should be. Lack of such mainstreaming undermines ASEAN’s own call for a more people-centred community.\r\n\r\nCivil society organisations, which have historically played a vital role in advancing the protection of human rights globally, and the media (traditional and new), must continue and intensify their push for more transparency in the ASEAN human rights regime, for the respect of international commitments already binding upon ASEAN states, for the respect for universal standards under the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and for real protection of fundamental rights.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to the development of human rights in the region, the lack of genuine consultation with CSOs by ASEAN’s member governments reflects the marginalisation of one of the important sectors within the member states. A formal consultation mechanism is vital to the protection of human rights in the region and to the creation of a more people-centred ASEAN.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>*Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan are authors of the paper “The Protection of Human Rights in Southeast Asia: Improving the Effectiveness of Civil Society Advocacy”.</em> </strong>', 'ASEAN needs formal civil society engagement mechanism on human rights', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2367-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 08:03:53', '2016-02-15 08:03:53', '', 2367, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2367-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2370, 3, '2016-02-15 08:50:03', '2016-02-15 08:50:03', '<img class="wp-image-2345 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12108978_1065266116825949_7572381867275093488_n.jpg" alt="12108978_1065266116825949_7572381867275093488_n" width="199" height="149" />Asia Centre hosted Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University student Yasuyuki Kato on 19th October 2015. Kato presented his thesis; "Irregular Foreigners'' Right to Health in Japan: An Analysis from the Perspectives of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights".\r\n\r\n<img class="wp-image-2344 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12118729_1065266103492617_3215442545566282906_n.jpg" alt="12118729_1065266103492617_3215442545566282906_n" width="221" height="150" /><img class="wp-image-2343 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12140656_1065266113492616_5681783030573671012_n.jpg" alt="12140656_1065266113492616_5681783030573671012_n" width="198" height="148" />Kato''s research provided insight into some of the challenges that irregular migrants in Japan face when accessing healthcare services. The seminar also discussed the duties of the Japanese government with regards to the provision of adequate healthcare services as well as their differentiated obligations towards citizens and non-citizens.', 'Irregular Foreigners'' Right to Health in Japan', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2342-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 08:50:03', '2016-02-15 08:50:03', '', 2342, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2371, 3, '2016-02-15 08:55:26', '2016-02-15 08:55:26', 'Unless appropriate formal and equitable engagement mechanisms are put in place, civil society will be not be in a position to effectively advocate for and ensure the protection of human rights in the region. This is the lesson to be gleaned from the adoption of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) yesterday (November 18) during the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.\n\nThe inability of civil society organisations (CSOs) to meaningfully engage with members of ASEAN over the establishment of institutional and normative human rights frameworks to date explains the limited effectiveness of their advocacy in securing a real protection mechanism for the people of ASEAN.\n\nMuch of the discussion emerging from yesterday’s release of AHRD has focused on the criticism by CSOs over the lack of adherence to international human rights standards and the rejoinder by ASEAN governmental representative that the tone of the current AHRD is what is politically feasible now within the regional grouping. But the root problem remains the lack of access of CSOs to the inter-governmental process that has crafted institutional mechanisms and the AHRD.\n\nOver the last two years, CSOs seeking to advance the protection of human rights in the nascent ASEAN human rights regime have been confronted with a regional association and member governments that are still deeply wedded to the principle of non-interference and the primacy of national laws.\n\nBeginning with the ASEAN Charter in 2008, which promised the establishment of a human rights body, CSOs have been pressuring member governments to adopt a mechanism that would speak to international standards and include a protection mechanism. At each step towards formalising a regional mechanism, for example in 2009 in the run up to the drafting of the Terms of Reference for the AICHR and now in 2012 in the drafting of AHRD, CSOs have tried their level best to engage with ASEAN but in vain.\n\nOn the adoption of the ADHR in Phnom Penh on November 18, CSO criticisms of the declaration continued unabated. While Singapore’s Representative to the AICHR, Chang Heng Chee, hailed the advent of the “peer-review” mechanism and the ADHR as “the best that could be done” in the social and political context, the CSO exclusion from the process of crafting a human rights regime remains a blatant fact.\n\nSome 60 CSOs wrote to ASEAN leaders requesting the postponement of the signing given serious flaws in the document. Echoing strongly their comments, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, also called for the same and has stated: “I am surprised and disappointed that the draft declaration has not been made public and that civil society has not been consulted in the drafting of the document.”\n\nPoignant criticisms have pointed to AHRD failings to meet existing international standards and the risks of creating a sub-standard level of rights protection in the region.\n\nPillay has cited as an example the provision on the right to life which, she said, should not be contingent on domestic laws that can be used to justify state-sponsored violence. Further, ASEAN governments want the enjoyment of rights to be balanced with the “performance of duties” and be subject to “national and regional contexts”.\n\nRights in the region therefore stand to be restricted on a wide range of grounds, including “national security” and “public morality”. The declaration is further criticised for having too many loopholes that may permit states to bypass international standards. Even Surin Pitsuwan, speaking at the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, admitted: “This document can be improved upon.”\n\nOn such substantive matters critical to the well-being of all ASEAN citizens, CSOs have been confronted with ASEAN member-states’ strategy of selective and limited engagement with CSOs to date over the establishment of a human rights regime in the region. The entire project of crafting a human rights regime is pursued purely as an inter-governmental activity.\n\nWith no institutionalised mechanism for consultation, CSO engagement has only been accommodated on a piece-meal basis and only because of the tireless advocacy, persistence and pressure by regional CSOs. This state of affairs has neutralised CSOs’ ability to advocate successfully for the protection of human rights in the region.\n\nSuch a purely inter-governmental approach is entirely out of step with how inter-governmental organisations such as the UN, the EU and the OAS conduct their own inter-governmental activities. In those mechanisms civil society is mainstreamed into the human rights processes.\n\nIn addition to concern over core substantive dilemmas — the lack of real protection of human rights and the failure to meet international standards — the real subtext is the fact that civil society has not been mainstreamed as it should be. Lack of such mainstreaming undermines ASEAN’s own call for a more people-centred community.\n\nCivil society organisations, which have historically played a vital role in advancing the protection of human rights globally, and the media (traditional and new), must continue and intensify their push for more transparency in the ASEAN human rights regime, for the respect of international commitments already binding upon ASEAN states, for the respect for universal standards under the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and for real protection of fundamental rights.\n\nWhen it comes to the development of human rights in the region, the lack of genuine consultation with CSOs by ASEAN’s member governments reflects the marginalisation of one of the important sectors within the member states. A formal consultation mechanism is vital to the protection of human rights in the region and to the creation of a more people-centred ASEAN.\n\n<strong><em>*Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan are authors of the paper “The Protection of Human Rights in Southeast Asia: Improving the Effectiveness of Civil Society Advocacy”.</em> </strong>', 'ASEAN needs formal civil society engagement mechanism on human rights', 'Written by Dr. James Gomez and Dr. Robin Ramcharan, this article first appeared on 19 November 2012 in The Malaysian Insider.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2367-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 08:55:26', '2016-02-15 08:55:26', '', 2367, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2367-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2372, 3, '2016-02-15 08:56:11', '2016-02-15 08:56:11', 'Unless appropriate formal and equitable engagement mechanisms are put in place, civil society will be not be in a position to effectively advocate for and ensure the protection of human rights in the region. This is the lesson to be gleaned from the adoption of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) yesterday (November 18) during the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.\r\n\r\nThe inability of civil society organisations (CSOs) to meaningfully engage with members of ASEAN over the establishment of institutional and normative human rights frameworks to date explains the limited effectiveness of their advocacy in securing a real protection mechanism for the people of ASEAN.\r\n\r\nMuch of the discussion emerging from yesterday’s release of AHRD has focused on the criticism by CSOs over the lack of adherence to international human rights standards and the rejoinder by ASEAN governmental representative that the tone of the current AHRD is what is politically feasible now within the regional grouping. But the root problem remains the lack of access of CSOs to the inter-governmental process that has crafted institutional mechanisms and the AHRD.\r\n\r\nOver the last two years, CSOs seeking to advance the protection of human rights in the nascent ASEAN human rights regime have been confronted with a regional association and member governments that are still deeply wedded to the principle of non-interference and the primacy of national laws.\r\n\r\nBeginning with the ASEAN Charter in 2008, which promised the establishment of a human rights body, CSOs have been pressuring member governments to adopt a mechanism that would speak to international standards and include a protection mechanism. At each step towards formalising a regional mechanism, for example in 2009 in the run up to the drafting of the Terms of Reference for the AICHR and now in 2012 in the drafting of AHRD, CSOs have tried their level best to engage with ASEAN but in vain.\r\n\r\nOn the adoption of the ADHR in Phnom Penh on November 18, CSO criticisms of the declaration continued unabated. While Singapore’s Representative to the AICHR, Chang Heng Chee, hailed the advent of the “peer-review” mechanism and the ADHR as “the best that could be done” in the social and political context, the CSO exclusion from the process of crafting a human rights regime remains a blatant fact.\r\n\r\nSome 60 CSOs wrote to ASEAN leaders requesting the postponement of the signing given serious flaws in the document. Echoing strongly their comments, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, also called for the same and has stated: “I am surprised and disappointed that the draft declaration has not been made public and that civil society has not been consulted in the drafting of the document.”\r\n\r\nPoignant criticisms have pointed to AHRD failings to meet existing international standards and the risks of creating a sub-standard level of rights protection in the region.\r\n\r\nPillay has cited as an example the provision on the right to life which, she said, should not be contingent on domestic laws that can be used to justify state-sponsored violence. Further, ASEAN governments want the enjoyment of rights to be balanced with the “performance of duties” and be subject to “national and regional contexts”.\r\n\r\nRights in the region therefore stand to be restricted on a wide range of grounds, including “national security” and “public morality”. The declaration is further criticised for having too many loopholes that may permit states to bypass international standards. Even Surin Pitsuwan, speaking at the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, admitted: “This document can be improved upon.”\r\n\r\nOn such substantive matters critical to the well-being of all ASEAN citizens, CSOs have been confronted with ASEAN member-states’ strategy of selective and limited engagement with CSOs to date over the establishment of a human rights regime in the region. The entire project of crafting a human rights regime is pursued purely as an inter-governmental activity.\r\n\r\nWith no institutionalised mechanism for consultation, CSO engagement has only been accommodated on a piece-meal basis and only because of the tireless advocacy, persistence and pressure by regional CSOs. This state of affairs has neutralised CSOs’ ability to advocate successfully for the protection of human rights in the region.\r\n\r\nSuch a purely inter-governmental approach is entirely out of step with how inter-governmental organisations such as the UN, the EU and the OAS conduct their own inter-governmental activities. In those mechanisms civil society is mainstreamed into the human rights processes.\r\n\r\nIn addition to concern over core substantive dilemmas — the lack of real protection of human rights and the failure to meet international standards — the real subtext is the fact that civil society has not been mainstreamed as it should be. Lack of such mainstreaming undermines ASEAN’s own call for a more people-centred community.\r\n\r\nCivil society organisations, which have historically played a vital role in advancing the protection of human rights globally, and the media (traditional and new), must continue and intensify their push for more transparency in the ASEAN human rights regime, for the respect of international commitments already binding upon ASEAN states, for the respect for universal standards under the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and for real protection of fundamental rights.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to the development of human rights in the region, the lack of genuine consultation with CSOs by ASEAN’s member governments reflects the marginalisation of one of the important sectors within the member states. A formal consultation mechanism is vital to the protection of human rights in the region and to the creation of a more people-centred ASEAN.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>*Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan are authors of the paper “The Protection of Human Rights in Southeast Asia: Improving the Effectiveness of Civil Society Advocacy”.</em> </strong>', 'ASEAN needs formal civil society engagement mechanism on human rights', 'Written by Dr. James Gomez and Dr. Robin Ramcharan, this article first appeared on 19 November 2012 in The Malaysian Insider.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2367-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 08:56:11', '2016-02-15 08:56:11', '', 2367, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2367-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2373, 3, '2016-02-15 09:17:57', '2016-02-15 09:17:57', 'ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime is shaped by three competing discourses. These are the human rights policies of national governments, advocacy positions promoted by both global and local civil society and the call for alignment with international human rights standards and procedures by inter-governmental organizations.\n\nIn this contest, the national governmental discourse has significantly impacted the tone of democracy and human rights now etched onto key documents such as the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR) Terms of Reference (TOR) and ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). It continues to do so as the human rights regime evolves.\n\nThe result thus far, is a rather weak “protection” regime within ASEAN’s human rights framework.\n\nIn Southeast Asia, these three discourses offer two approaches to protection. First is “promotion,” based on the traditional, consensual “ASEAN way” – this is the discourse of national governments. Second is “protection,” based on quasi-judicial processes that also involve civil society and that engage domestic judicial authorities in seeking redress and remedies for victims of violations of rights – this is the discourse of local and global civil society and inter-governmental organizations.\n\nThe current human rights regime in Southeast Asia evolved following the 1993 Vienna Conference at which all States reaffirmed the universality of human rights. Concerted grassroots and international pressure contributed to moving Southeast Asian governments toward the current framework. Throughout the process, from 1993 to the present, these “universal” standards have found their way, albeit reluctantly, into ASEAN’s key documents pertaining to democracy and human rights.\n\nOfficial documents and statements from ASEAN, its member states, the AICHR, civil society actors and documents submitted to the Universal Periodic Review, Office of the High Commission of Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations reveal a tension between “promotion” and “protection.”\n\nA review of the ASEAN Charter, AICHR’s TOR and the AHRD shows that since 1993 the development of a ‘protection” regime within AICHR has been influenced by the “ASEAN way” and ASEAN diplomatic culture that can be ascertained through some key practices.\n\nOne, a majority of AICHR representatives appear to act on behalf of their governments as opposed to advancing a credible peer review human rights system. Moreover, some have not had the requisite training.\n\nTwo, civil society organizations advocating for a robust protection system were consulted minimally on the margins and essentially excluded from the different formative stages of the ASEAN human rights regime.\n\nThree, while ASEAN states engage with international human rights monitoring systems, however grudgingly, their adherence to universal standards leaves a lot to be desired.\n\nFinally, regime security and power preservation take precedence over human rights for the region’s incumbent political elites.\n\nThe three discourses highlighted above represent Southeast Asia’s engagement with global human rights discourse.\n\nThe discourse from national governments as it pertains to human rights protection has resulted in a watered down version of key democracy and human rights related instruments in ASEAN when compared with other regions.\n\nOverall these competing discourses reveal Southeast Asia’s slow progress towards a more liberal democratic form of governance and rule of law as enshrined in international human rights standards.\n\nNevertheless, given that the AHRD and AICHR are “home-grown,” ASEAN governments cannot in future claim that human rights are an external imposition.\n\nAnalysts of the development of regional human right mechanisms need to take note of these discourses, in particular the counter-discourse from national governments, and their impact on the implementation of a protection mechanism within the regional human rights framework.\n\n<em><strong>Drs. James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan</strong> are co-authors of “Evaluating Competing ‘Democratic’ Discourses: The Impact on Human Rights Protection in Southeast Asia” in the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, (Vol 33, No. 3). <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/" target="_blank">Download the document here</a>.</em>', 'The ASEAN Way and Human Rights', 'The  ASEAN way affects the protection aspect of human rights in Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan, this article first appeared on 19 February 2015 in New Mandala.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2363-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 09:17:57', '2016-02-15 09:17:57', '', 2363, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2363-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2374, 3, '2016-02-15 08:59:56', '2016-02-15 08:59:56', 'ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime is shaped by three competing discourses. These are the human rights policies of national governments, advocacy positions promoted by both global and local civil society and the call for alignment with international human rights standards and procedures by inter-governmental organizations.\r\n\r\nIn this contest, the national governmental discourse has significantly impacted the tone of democracy and human rights now etched onto key documents such as the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR) Terms of Reference (TOR) and ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). It continues to do so as the human rights regime evolves.\r\n\r\nThe result thus far, is a rather weak “protection” regime within ASEAN’s human rights framework.\r\n\r\nIn Southeast Asia, these three discourses offer two approaches to protection. First is “promotion,” based on the traditional, consensual “ASEAN way” – this is the discourse of national governments. Second is “protection,” based on quasi-judicial processes that also involve civil society and that engage domestic judicial authorities in seeking redress and remedies for victims of violations of rights – this is the discourse of local and global civil society and inter-governmental organizations.\r\n\r\nThe current human rights regime in Southeast Asia evolved following the 1993 Vienna Conference at which all States reaffirmed the universality of human rights. Concerted grassroots and international pressure contributed to moving Southeast Asian governments toward the current framework. Throughout the process, from 1993 to the present, these “universal” standards have found their way, albeit reluctantly, into ASEAN’s key documents pertaining to democracy and human rights.\r\n\r\nOfficial documents and statements from ASEAN, its member states, the AICHR, civil society actors and documents submitted to the Universal Periodic Review, Office of the High Commission of Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations reveal a tension between “promotion” and “protection.”\r\n\r\nA review of the ASEAN Charter, AICHR’s TOR and the AHRD shows that since 1993 the development of a ‘protection” regime within AICHR has been influenced by the “ASEAN way” and ASEAN diplomatic culture that can be ascertained through some key practices.\r\n\r\nOne, a majority of AICHR representatives appear to act on behalf of their governments as opposed to advancing a credible peer review human rights system. Moreover, some have not had the requisite training.\r\n\r\nTwo, civil society organizations advocating for a robust protection system were consulted minimally on the margins and essentially excluded from the different formative stages of the ASEAN human rights regime.\r\n\r\nThree, while ASEAN states engage with international human rights monitoring systems, however grudgingly, their adherence to universal standards leaves a lot to be desired.\r\n\r\nFinally, regime security and power preservation take precedence over human rights for the region’s incumbent political elites.\r\n\r\nThe three discourses highlighted above represent Southeast Asia’s engagement with global human rights discourse.\r\n\r\nThe discourse from national governments as it pertains to human rights protection has resulted in a watered down version of key democracy and human rights related instruments in ASEAN when compared with other regions.\r\n\r\nOverall these competing discourses reveal Southeast Asia’s slow progress towards a more liberal democratic form of governance and rule of law as enshrined in international human rights standards.\r\n\r\nNevertheless, given that the AHRD and AICHR are “home-grown,” ASEAN governments cannot in future claim that human rights are an external imposition.\r\n\r\nAnalysts of the development of regional human right mechanisms need to take note of these discourses, in particular the counter-discourse from national governments, and their impact on the implementation of a protection mechanism within the regional human rights framework.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Drs. James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan</strong> are co-authors of “Evaluating Competing ‘Democratic’ Discourses: The Impact on Human Rights Protection in Southeast Asia” in the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, (Vol 33, No. 3). <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/" target="_blank">Download the document here</a>.</em>', 'The ASEAN Way and Human Rights', 'Written by Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan, this articles first appeared on 19 February 2015 in New Mandala.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2363-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 08:59:56', '2016-02-15 08:59:56', '', 2363, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2363-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2375, 3, '2016-02-15 09:01:39', '2016-02-15 09:01:39', 'Southeast Asia is marked by a fragmented and shifting state of democratic development. Much of this fragmentation can be explained by conflict over political values concerning the choice of governance systems, degree of participation and level of accountability.\r\n\r\nIn ASEAN, it is this lack of shared “democratic” values that has impacted the protection capacity of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR). This is the principal finding of a special issue of the <em>Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs</em> titled “Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia”.\r\n\r\nPublished by the German Institute of Global and Area Studies’ Institute of Asian Studies, this new volume brings together six researchers who examine how ASEAN’s political framework shaped the establishment of the region’s human rights mechanism.\r\n\r\nSince the 2007 Charter, ASEAN has been pursing democratic forms of governance, rule of law and the attendant fundamental human rights through “community-building” in many areas. However a “community” presupposes the development of common values among its member-states and among its citizens.\r\n\r\nBut the papers in the volume reveal that ASEAN’s people-centered approach to regional integration is problematic due to the absence in practice of a community firmly anchored to democratic principles. In fact, member states had divergent reasons for adopting the Charter and the AICHR.\r\n\r\nFor instance, weaker and less secure states, with the authoritarian and military regimes, are not comfortable with the push towards a human rights regime that is aligned to international standards.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the adoption of democratic terminology in its documents and the establishment of a human right mechanism has not allowed ASEAN to move away from its non-interference position to a more interventionist stance among the member states.\r\n\r\nCloser investigation shows that unless the quality of democracy in all ten countries improve through the adoption of shared democratic values, the human rights regime is unlikely to improve substantially. On the academic front existing perspectives from realist, constructivist and acculturalist perspectives preclude a single theoretical explanation.\r\n\r\nThe region is no exception to the global march of democracy that has taken place in recent decades but in the case of the protection capacity of ASEAN’s human rights regime, distinctions between democracy in form and substance must be noted.\r\n\r\nThe papers in the collection are aimed at policy makers, practitioners and students of politics, democracy and human rights in Asia and elsewhere. It is intended to stimulate further debate and discussion on ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan co-edited the latest issue of the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs entitled “Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia”. All papers in the collection are available for download at<a href="http://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/news/asean-democracy">http://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/news/asean-democracy</a></em></strong>', 'Democratic values and human rights in ASEAN', 'Written by Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan, this articles first appeared on 9 February 2015 in the Asian Sentinel.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2365-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 09:01:39', '2016-02-15 09:01:39', '', 2365, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2365-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2376, 3, '2016-02-15 09:02:30', '2016-02-15 09:02:30', 'ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime is shaped by three competing discourses. These are the human rights policies of national governments, advocacy positions promoted by both global and local civil society and the call for alignment with international human rights standards and procedures by inter-governmental organizations.\r\n\r\nIn this contest, the national governmental discourse has significantly impacted the tone of democracy and human rights now etched onto key documents such as the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR) Terms of Reference (TOR) and ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). It continues to do so as the human rights regime evolves.\r\n\r\nThe result thus far, is a rather weak “protection” regime within ASEAN’s human rights framework.\r\n\r\nIn Southeast Asia, these three discourses offer two approaches to protection. First is “promotion,” based on the traditional, consensual “ASEAN way” – this is the discourse of national governments. Second is “protection,” based on quasi-judicial processes that also involve civil society and that engage domestic judicial authorities in seeking redress and remedies for victims of violations of rights – this is the discourse of local and global civil society and inter-governmental organizations.\r\n\r\nThe current human rights regime in Southeast Asia evolved following the 1993 Vienna Conference at which all States reaffirmed the universality of human rights. Concerted grassroots and international pressure contributed to moving Southeast Asian governments toward the current framework. Throughout the process, from 1993 to the present, these “universal” standards have found their way, albeit reluctantly, into ASEAN’s key documents pertaining to democracy and human rights.\r\n\r\nOfficial documents and statements from ASEAN, its member states, the AICHR, civil society actors and documents submitted to the Universal Periodic Review, Office of the High Commission of Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations reveal a tension between “promotion” and “protection.”\r\n\r\nA review of the ASEAN Charter, AICHR’s TOR and the AHRD shows that since 1993 the development of a ‘protection” regime within AICHR has been influenced by the “ASEAN way” and ASEAN diplomatic culture that can be ascertained through some key practices.\r\n\r\nOne, a majority of AICHR representatives appear to act on behalf of their governments as opposed to advancing a credible peer review human rights system. Moreover, some have not had the requisite training.\r\n\r\nTwo, civil society organizations advocating for a robust protection system were consulted minimally on the margins and essentially excluded from the different formative stages of the ASEAN human rights regime.\r\n\r\nThree, while ASEAN states engage with international human rights monitoring systems, however grudgingly, their adherence to universal standards leaves a lot to be desired.\r\n\r\nFinally, regime security and power preservation take precedence over human rights for the region’s incumbent political elites.\r\n\r\nThe three discourses highlighted above represent Southeast Asia’s engagement with global human rights discourse.\r\n\r\nThe discourse from national governments as it pertains to human rights protection has resulted in a watered down version of key democracy and human rights related instruments in ASEAN when compared with other regions.\r\n\r\nOverall these competing discourses reveal Southeast Asia’s slow progress towards a more liberal democratic form of governance and rule of law as enshrined in international human rights standards.\r\n\r\nNevertheless, given that the AHRD and AICHR are “home-grown,” ASEAN governments cannot in future claim that human rights are an external imposition.\r\n\r\nAnalysts of the development of regional human right mechanisms need to take note of these discourses, in particular the counter-discourse from national governments, and their impact on the implementation of a protection mechanism within the regional human rights framework.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Drs. James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan</strong> are co-authors of “Evaluating Competing ‘Democratic’ Discourses: The Impact on Human Rights Protection in Southeast Asia” in the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, (Vol 33, No. 3). <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/" target="_blank">Download the document here</a>.</em>', 'The ASEAN Way and Human Rights', 'Written by Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan, this article first appeared on 19 February 2015 in New Mandala.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2363-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 09:02:30', '2016-02-15 09:02:30', '', 2363, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2363-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2377, 3, '2016-02-15 09:11:31', '2016-02-15 09:11:31', 'Southeast Asia is marked by a fragmented and shifting state of democratic development. Much of this fragmentation can be explained by conflict over political values concerning the choice of governance systems, degree of participation and level of accountability.\r\n\r\nIn ASEAN, it is this lack of shared “democratic” values that has impacted the protection capacity of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR). This is the principal finding of a special issue of the <em>Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs</em> titled “Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia”.\r\n\r\nPublished by the German Institute of Global and Area Studies’ Institute of Asian Studies, this new volume brings together six researchers who examine how ASEAN’s political framework shaped the establishment of the region’s human rights mechanism.\r\n\r\nSince the 2007 Charter, ASEAN has been pursing democratic forms of governance, rule of law and the attendant fundamental human rights through “community-building” in many areas. However a “community” presupposes the development of common values among its member-states and among its citizens.\r\n\r\nBut the papers in the volume reveal that ASEAN’s people-centered approach to regional integration is problematic due to the absence in practice of a community firmly anchored to democratic principles. In fact, member states had divergent reasons for adopting the Charter and the AICHR.\r\n\r\nFor instance, weaker and less secure states, with the authoritarian and military regimes, are not comfortable with the push towards a human rights regime that is aligned to international standards.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the adoption of democratic terminology in its documents and the establishment of a human right mechanism has not allowed ASEAN to move away from its non-interference position to a more interventionist stance among the member states.\r\n\r\nCloser investigation shows that unless the quality of democracy in all ten countries improve through the adoption of shared democratic values, the human rights regime is unlikely to improve substantially. On the academic front existing perspectives from realist, constructivist and acculturalist perspectives preclude a single theoretical explanation.\r\n\r\nThe region is no exception to the global march of democracy that has taken place in recent decades but in the case of the protection capacity of ASEAN’s human rights regime, distinctions between democracy in form and substance must be noted.\r\n\r\nThe papers in the collection are aimed at policy makers, practitioners and students of politics, democracy and human rights in Asia and elsewhere. It is intended to stimulate further debate and discussion on ASEAN’s evolving human rights regime.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan co-edited the latest issue of the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs entitled “Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia”. All papers in the collection are available for download at<a href="http://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/news/asean-democracy">http://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/news/asean-democracy</a></em></strong>', 'Democratic values and human rights in ASEAN', 'Written by Dr James Gomez and Dr Robin Ramcharan, this article first appeared on 9 February 2015 in the Asian Sentinel.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2365-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-15 09:11:31', '2016-02-15 09:11:31', '', 2365, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2365-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2378, 3, '2016-02-15 09:13:59', '2016-02-15 09:13:59', 'The hallmark of a good national human rights institution (NHRI) is the effective “protection” of human rights. A review of Southeast Asia’s six NHRIs shows their weak record in providing such services and their capacity to bring about redress and compensation to human rights complaints.\r\n\r\nIn the past, the region’s NHRIs received “A” ratings from the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (ICC). Five NHRIs, except Timor- Leste, have been subject to regular reviews by the ICC for their conformity with the <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/StatusOfNationalInstitutions.aspx">Paris Principles</a>, which provide a global standard to measure and enhance the effectiveness of NHRIs.\r\n\r\nHowever, closer scrutiny of the effectiveness of their protection roles is now warranted as the positive “ratings” of some commissions have been threatened. This was hinted at, with the ICC threatening to downgrade Malaysia’s Commission as early as 2008 due to concerns over the independence of this body.\r\n\r\nA downgrade for Malaysia remains a possibility as necessary changes to increase its investigative powers were rejected by the Government in August 2015. The rejected changes included the election of commissioners by parliament, allowing it to appear as amicus curiae — “friends of the court” — in human rights cases, and the power to visit detention centres unannounced without first seeking authorisation.\r\n\r\nIn 2015, a similar concern was raised over Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission. In early 2016, Thailand’s NHRI was downgraded due to its failure to address longstanding “functional and structural problems”. These are set to continue under military rule and amid discussions on a new constitution.\r\n\r\nWe assessed the record of NHRIs in Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand by reviewing key documents such as annual reports, submissions to United Nations human rights mechanisms, and third-party evaluations that recorded the activity and performances of these institutions.\r\n\r\nThe assessment was spurred by the fact that the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) created in 2010, in its current form, focuses mostly on the promotion of human rights. AICHR’s protection function, critical to a human rights mechanism, has been shown by several studies to be inadequate.\r\n\r\nGiven the emerging works on NHRIs in Asia and Southeast Asia in particular, our assessment was undertaken to determine whether ASEAN countries with NHRIs (Timor-Leste excluded) complement AICHR by filling the gap of “protection” in the regional mechanism.\r\n\r\nA review of the mandates of Southeast Asian NHRIs shows that in each country institutions were established as a result of political change to a more democratic regime, international pressure and the need to ensure human rights protection in the immediate aftermath of significant abuses.\r\n\r\nThus, the laws drafted to establish the different national institutions do seek to empower these entities to perform proper investigations of human rights abuses.\r\n\r\nWe do see some instances of Commissioners taking progressive interpretations of their mandates. However, the institutions as a whole continue to fall short regarding their protection function. We see varying degrees of protective capacity, from soft (Myanmar) to hard (Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Timor-Leste).\r\n\r\nAn examination of their performance from available primary sources over the past five years demonstrates three key findings. One, NHRIs are dependent on the political climate in each state.\r\n\r\nTwo, their quasi-judicial investigative processes are lacking in the follow-through that is necessary for the advancement of justice, not only for the parties in individual cases but more generally for the advancement of human rights consistent with international human rights standards.\r\n\r\nThree, NHRIs do not seem to be capable of securing remedies or advancing this cause for victims of violations of rights; evidence of this is lacking.\r\n\r\nThe review undertaken shows the actual practice of protection by NHRI’s leaves a lot to be desired. Just like the AICHR, the NHRIs are not yet able to perform the protection function effectively. This renders the overall human rights protection architecture in Southeast Asia rather weak and in need of improvement and enhancement.\r\n\r\nIn this context, international scrutiny of the protection of human rights in Southeast Asian States’ under the Universal Period Review (UPR) process of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) is vital.\r\n\r\nUnder the UPR process, States submit reports on the state of human rights protection in their respective countries to the HRC, which then issues recommendations that are either “accepted” or “noted” by the state under review.\r\n\r\nOne avenue for furthering protection is monitoring of the implementation of accepted recommendations and tracking developments around those rejected recommendations arising from the UPR process.\r\n\r\nThe element of “protection” needs to align through the national, regional and international human rights framework.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan are authors of “<a href="https://www.academia.edu/21642453/The_protection_capacity_of_National_human_rights_institutions_in_Southeast_Asia">The ‘protection’ capacity of national human rights institutions in Southeast Asia</a>”, February 2016, Working Paper Series, Southeast Asia Research Centre, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, City University, Hong Kong.</em></strong>', 'Region’s human rights watchdogs lack bite', 'Are Southeast Asia’s national human rights institutions protecting anyone? 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The rejected changes included the election of commissioners by parliament, allowing it to appear as amicus curiae — “friends of the court” — in human rights cases, and the power to visit detention centres unannounced without first seeking authorisation.\r\n\r\nIn 2015, a similar concern was raised over Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission. In early 2016, Thailand’s NHRI was downgraded due to its failure to address longstanding “functional and structural problems”. 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The rejected changes included the election of commissioners by parliament, allowing it to appear as amicus curiae — “friends of the court” — in human rights cases, and the power to visit detention centres unannounced without first seeking authorisation.\r\n\r\nIn 2015, a similar concern was raised over Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission. In early 2016, Thailand’s NHRI was downgraded due to its failure to address longstanding “functional and structural problems”. 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Just like the AICHR, the NHRIs are not yet able to perform the protection function effectively. This renders the overall human rights protection architecture in Southeast Asia rather weak and in need of improvement and enhancement.\r\n\r\nIn this context, international scrutiny of the protection of human rights in Southeast Asian States’ under the Universal Period Review (UPR) process of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) is vital.\r\n\r\nUnder the UPR process, States submit reports on the state of human rights protection in their respective countries to the HRC, which then issues recommendations that are either “accepted” or “noted” by the state under review.\r\n\r\nOne avenue for furthering protection is monitoring of the implementation of accepted recommendations and tracking developments around those rejected recommendations arising from the UPR process.\r\n\r\nThe element of “protection” needs to align through the national, regional and international human rights framework.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan are authors of “<a href="https://www.academia.edu/21642453/The_protection_capacity_of_National_human_rights_institutions_in_Southeast_Asia">The ‘protection’ capacity of national human rights institutions in Southeast Asia</a>”, February 2016, Working Paper Series, Southeast Asia Research Centre, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, City University, Hong Kong.</em></strong>', 'Region’s human rights watchdogs lack bite', 'Are Southeast Asia’s national human rights institutions protecting anyone? 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Services are tailored to the needs of the individuals, whether they are native English speakers or individuals writing in English as a Second Language. </span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Students learn skills to equip them to write research proposals, their capstone papers, independent study papers, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">theses </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">and other assignments, while academics receive the relevant coaching to help them write </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">research proposals, grant applications, journal articles, book chapters, monographs and prepare manuscripts for academic publications.</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Institute also provides editorial services for proofreading and copy editing of all types of academic documents for submission to universities and publishers. Our editors have tertiary qualifications and extensive editorial experience. 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(2419, 5, '2016-12-16 11:13:31', '2016-12-16 11:13:31', '<p style="text-align: justify;">The Advisory Board provides advice and recommendations on the vision, mission and services offered by the Centre. Members of the Board from time to time also engage in delivering training and expert advice in their respective areas of competence. The Board comprises individuals of international repute who are specialists in their respective fields and who have wide experience in the tertiary education sector (in both pedagogy and andragogy), in international organizations and in the civil society sector. Members are accomplished in Asia-Pacific affairs and have considerable professional and personal experience in the region.</p>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Robin Ramcharan - Chairman</h2>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-full wp-image-2117 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/robin-ramcharan.jpg" alt="Robin Ramcharan" width="166" height="200" />Dr. Ramcharan is Professor of International Relations in Geneva Switzerland. His professional experience spans academia, international organizations and the private sector. He has worked in the development sector for many years in an international organization, implementing capacity building programmes and undertaking training of human resources for the benefit of developing countries. He has taught and researched on international security, human security, human rights and democracy and intellectual property rights. He has lived in Europe, North America, South Asia and Southeast Asia. He has lectured in Canada, India, Singapore, Switzerland and Thailand. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. (<em>DES</em>) in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. He also holds an MA from the London School of Economics and Political Science, an LLM and an LLB from the University of London, and a B.A. Honours from Queen’s University in Canada. He was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for International Peace and Security Studies at McGill University and the University of Montreal.</p>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img class="alignright wp-image-2119 " src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/karin-dean-683x1024.jpg" alt="Karin Dean" width="143" height="215" />Dr. Karin Dean - Member</strong></h2>\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Dean is Senior Researcher at The Estonian Institute of Humanities, Tallinn University and a leader in Asian Studies in the Baltic region. She specializes in political geography, on State, territory, sovereignty, borders and spaces, on state- and nation-building; on ethnic minorities; and stateless nations in ‘Southeast,’ ‘South,’ ‘Central’ and ‘East’ Asia. She has taught and conducted research in Vietnam, at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, at Family Health International in North Thailand, and at the Henry Dunant Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. She holds a doctorate in Geography from the National University of Singapore, an M.Sc. in Geography from the University of Idaho and a B.Sc. in Geography from the University of Tartu.</p>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"></h2>\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Nobuo Hayashi - Member</strong></h2>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft wp-image-2120" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/nobuo-hayashi.jpg" alt="Nobuo Hayashi" width="167" height="180" />Nobuo Hayashi is presently Senior Legal Advisor, International Law and Policy Institute, and Researcher, University of Oslo Law Faculty. He specializes in the law of armed conflict, particularly the fundamental principles, the conduct of hostilities and protection of victims; international criminal law, especially war crimes and modes of liability including command/superior responsibility; and public international law, in particular, recourse to force and state responsibility. He has more than fifteen years of experience performing advanced research, advising international prosecutors, authoring court submissions, teaching at universities and publishing in the aforementioned areas as well as related fields. He is also a Visiting Professor at the International University of Japan (2005-present) and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Turin Law Faculty/UN Interregional Criminal Justice Research Institute (2007-present). He was Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo (2008-12); Legal Advisor, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (2006-8); Legal Officer, Prosecutions Division, Office of the Prosecutor (OTP), International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) (2004-6); and Associate Legal Officer, ICTY OTP Legal Advisory Section (2000-3).</p>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"></h2>\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dr. Sorpong Peou - Member</strong></h2>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-2133 size-full" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sorpong.jpg" alt="Sorpong Peuo" width="178" height="178" />BA (University of Waterloo, Canada); MA and Ph.D. (York University, Canada). Currently Professor and Chair, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. Formerly Chair of the Department of Political Science, University of Winnipeg (Manitoba); Chair of the Advisory and Recruitment Committee for The Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies – a joint program between the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. Prior to these academic appointments, Professor of International Security at Sophia University in Tokyo (Japan); Canada-ASEAN Fellow as well as Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore). Academic fields of expertise: security and democracy studies, with the regional focus on the Asia-Pacific. Service: Editorial boards of <i>Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies</i> (Palgrave Macmillan) and the peer-reviewed journal <i>Asian Politics &amp; Policy</i> (Wiley-Blackwell); regional editor of a peer-reviewed journal - <i>The Asian Journal of Peacebuilding</i> (Seoul National University Press, South Korea). Also Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Cambodian Institute for Peace and Cooperation, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Cambodian Development Research Institute, and a member of an International Country Experts Network on UN Peacekeeping.</p>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"></h2>\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Professor Jonathan Woodier – Member</strong></h2>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3206 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Woodier-e1481886453190-447x480.jpg" alt="woodier" width="201" height="216" />PhD (UQ), M.A. (HKU), BA (Hons). A media and communications professional specializing in brand building and organizational transformation, Jonathan is currently a professor at the Sol International School of Media and Communications Arts at Woosong University, South Korea, and an Associate Fellow of the Strategic Communications Centre at King’s College, London. For the last 25 years Jonathan has been working with narratives across multiple businesses in Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. With a background in multi-platform journalism and a proven track record of helping companies effectively create authentic conversations with their stakeholders, he has supported leading brands in growing their businesses in highly-regulated industries while raising levels of motivation and good governance.</p>\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"></h2>\n&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dr. Ross Worthington – Member</strong></h2>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-2121 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ross-worthington.jpg" alt="Ross Worthington" width="184" height="184" />Dr. Worthington is an international governance expert with over 25 years of experience, including over 12 years of residential experience in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East and works experience in 28 countries worldwide. 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He was Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo (2008-12); Legal Advisor, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (2006-8); Legal Officer, Prosecutions Division, Office of the Prosecutor (OTP), International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) (2004-6); and Associate Legal Officer, ICTY OTP Legal Advisory Section (2000-3).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Dr. Sorpong Peou - Member</strong></h2>\r\n<img class="alignright wp-image-2133 size-full" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sorpong.jpg" alt="Sorpong Peuo" width="178" height="178" />BA (University of Waterloo, Canada); MA and Ph.D. (York University, Canada). Currently Professor and Chair, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. Formerly Chair of the Department of Political Science, University of Winnipeg (Manitoba); Chair of the Advisory and Recruitment Committee for The Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies – a joint program between the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. Prior to these academic appointments, Professor of International Security at Sophia University in Tokyo (Japan); Canada-ASEAN Fellow as well as Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore). Academic fields of expertise: security and democracy studies, with the regional focus on the Asia-Pacific. Major books: <i>Human Security Studies: Theories, Methods and Themes </i>(World Scientific and Imperial College Press, 2014<i>)</i>; <i>Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific </i>(Praeger 2010), <i>Human Security in East Asia: Challenges for Collaborative Action</i>, ed.<i> </i>(Routledge 2008), <i>International Democracy Assistance for Peacebuilding: Cambodia and Beyond</i>(Palgrave Macmillan 2007), <i>Intervention and Change in Cambodia: Toward Democracy</i> (St. Martin’s Press, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and Silkworms, 2001) &amp; <i>Conflict Neutralization in the Cambodia War: From Battlefield to Ballot-box</i> (Oxford University Press, 1997). Service: Editorial boards of <i>Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies</i> (Palgrave Macmillan) and the peer-reviewed journal <i>Asian Politics &amp; Policy</i> (Wiley-Blackwell); regional editor of a peer-reviewed journal - <i>The Asian Journal of Peacebuilding</i> (Seoul National University Press, South Korea). 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After serving as a Senior Legislative Assistant in the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate, Jason worked at the law firm of Covington &amp; Burling. In addition, Jason was the Regional Legal Coordinator for a United Nations Development Programme project in Bangkok, Thailand, focused on combating human trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. Before joining Webster University-Thailand, Jason was an International Justice Advisor for the United States Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Justice Sector Support Program in Kabul, Afghanistan. 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He initiated and developed the UK’s first electronic fraud declaration and PARS (Proactive, Asset, Recovery, Strategy), which has helped UK banks save millions in fraud losses. Simon graduated with a first class honours degree in Fraud and Criminal Justice from Visa Inc Business School and currently serves as Senior Vice President for the Broadgate Financial Group where he also sits on the Executive Board. He is also the Group Managing Director for <a href="http://www.aipglobal.co/">AIPGlobal.co</a> a unique student eco-system that works in partnership with the Asia Centre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Dr. Eilo Wing-yat Yu</strong></h2>\r\n<img class="alignleft wp-image-2148" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eilo-Wing-yat-Yu.png" alt="Eilo Wing-yat Yu" width="175" height="211" />Dr. Eilo Wing-yat Yu is Associate Professor and programme coordinator at the Department of Government and Public Administration, University of Macau. 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(2425, 5, '2016-02-23 08:56:54', '2016-02-23 08:56:54', '<h2><strong>International Education Programme (IEP)</strong></h2>\r\nThe International Education Programme (IEP) is a specially designed curriculum for students to take part in academic, cultural and professional activities in key destination countries abroad. The IEP includes in-class instruction, educational trips to local universities as well as site visits to professional and community establishments. The Asia Centre aims to provide students with a holistic overview of the world and to better prepare them for global citizenship.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>IEP Bangkok (Thailand)</strong></h2>\r\nIEP Bangkok exposes students to the emerging ASEAN Economic Community and its strategic connection to Asia and the rest of the world. Located in the heart of Thailand, Bangkok is one of Asia’s most popular cities, with deep historical, economic and political significance. A truly global city, Bangkok hosts a variety of multinational companies, United Nations agencies as well as international and nonprofit organisations. Bangkok is also fast becoming a regional educational hub and is home to some of Thailand’s foremost tertiary institutions such as Bangkok University, Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University and Thammasat University. Drawing on the diversity and opportunities that this capital city presents, IEP Bangkok connects students to these networks through its various programmes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Programme Structure</strong></h2>\r\nIEP offers specialised courses within a suite of programmes on Asian culture and international studies, business and entrepreneurship, development and the nonprofit sector, media and communications and others. Individual courses within the programmes can be designed to meet the specific needs of our clients. Courses can be structured as credit-bearing courses to meet the transferability of credit and the curriculum requirements of students’ home institutions. Specialised courses can also be run as non-credit bearing courses. Each programme typically can run for between 1 to 4 weeks. Courses are run on-demand.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Teaching Methods</strong></h2>\r\nIEP employs a mixture of lecture, discussion and practical application, facilitated by noted academics and leading practitioners. Most of the instruction and advising will take place on-site at the Asia Centre’s facilities. This will be complemented by guest lectures at selected Bangkok-based universities, professional visits and experiential learning trips. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge they gain through practical exercises, group work and assessments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Teaching Materials </strong></h2>\r\nThe course outline will be delivered to students via email in advance of their arrival. Asia Centre will also provide e-learning material in the form of preparatory readings and notes, to give students an introduction and background to the topics that will be covered. We will also provide a supplementary reading list for students who wish to do some independent study on the topics covered in the course outline. The remaining course material such as copies of teaching presentations, handouts and worksheets will be given out at the start of the course. Students will be encouraged to take their own notes and to actively engage in class discussions and activities.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th">info@asiacentre.co.th</a>', 'International Educational Programme', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2171-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-23 08:56:54', '2016-02-23 08:56:54', '', 2171, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2171-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2426, 5, '2016-02-23 09:05:09', '2016-02-23 09:05:09', '<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Writing Institute helps individuals to write effectively in the English Language for a variety of purposes, audiences, and contexts. The Institute focuses on two groups of individuals (1) students and (2) academics. Services are tailored to the needs of the individuals, whether they are native English speakers or individuals writing in English as a Second Language. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Students learn skills to equip them to write research proposals, their capstone papers, independent study papers, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">theses </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">and other assignments, while academics receive the relevant coaching to help them write </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">research proposals, grant applications, journal articles, book chapters, monographs and prepare manuscripts for academic publications.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Institute also provides editorial services for proofreading and copy editing of all types of academic documents for submission to universities and publishers. Our editors have tertiary qualifications and extensive editorial experience. We welcome drop-in consultations at the Asia Centre to discuss writing assignments as well as have written work proofread and edited. </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Writing Clinics</b>\r\n\r\n<b>1) For Students</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an intensive course which aims to develop and expand the academic writing skills required to produce articles, reports and dissertations in English. The course will review the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary and will teach students to organise their ideas in language that is effective and appropriate for academic work. Students will also sharpen their skills in structuring information and linking ideas into a coherent flowing piece. Attention will be paid to developing the skills needed to write a thesis; including crafting a thesis statement, critical reading of academic articles, research and summary skills as well as citing sources.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>2) For Academics</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a special coaching clinic for academics who are looking to improve the quality, persuasiveness and originality of their academic writing.  Participants will receive coaching in with greater clarity and purpose as well as in editing and critically reviewing their work, with a view to publication. It is suitable for academics and graduate students who are producing articles for journals, research papers for conferences as well as contributing content to books and other publications. The coaching clinic will also tackle the skills needed to edit collected works and special issues of journals. Participants will also receive coaching on how to deal with publishers as well as the pre-publication processes of copy editing, proofreading and proper referencing.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Editorial Services </b>\r\n\r\n<b>1) For Students</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Writing Institute provides proofreading and editing services to students for a wide range of writing assignments including motivation letters, statements of purpose, essays, capstone papers, independent studies, theses, and as well as abstracts and papers for conferences. The Writing Institute works closely with the student to ensure the final document reflects a high level of proficiency in the English language, is consistent with academic conventions, employs effective tone and voice and is structured in a cogent manner. Students will also be able to drop in for one on one consultations with an assigned editor who can provide coaching throughout the writing process.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>2) For Academics</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Institute provides a range of supporting services for academics to prepare their work for publication as well as enhance the overall quality of their academic writing. Editorial services such as copyediting and proofreading are provided for </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">research proposals, grant applications, journal articles, book chapters, monographs and manuscripts intended for academic publication. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our editors are well equipped to assist academics who are native English speakers as well as those for whom English is a Second Language. </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Research Methodology Workshops</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">To achieve good results, academic writing needs to be grounded in sound research methodology. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The research methodology clinic outlines the fundamentals of doing research from designing a research project to data collection and analysis. The workshops are ideal for postgraduates embarking on their Masters and Doctoral theses who are looking for coaching as they develop their research ideas. For academics, the workshops serve firstly as a refresher and secondly as an opportunity to design and execute an advanced research project with the objective of submitting an academic publication.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Educational Consultancy</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Writing Institute provides consultancy services to educational institutions on academic matters. We advise on strategic planning, internalisation, inter-institution memorandums, development of international curriculum, staff capacity training, student exchanges, internships, short courses, summer camps, accreditation and quality assurance issues. 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Services are tailored to the needs of the individuals, whether they are native English speakers or individuals writing in English as a Second Language. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Students learn skills to equip them to write research proposals, their capstone papers, independent study papers, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">theses </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">and other assignments, while academics receive the relevant coaching to help them write </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">research proposals, grant applications, journal articles, book chapters, monographs and prepare manuscripts for academic publications.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Institute also provides editorial services for proofreading and copy editing of all types of academic documents for submission to universities and publishers. Our editors have tertiary qualifications and extensive editorial experience. 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Participants will also receive coaching on how to deal with publishers as well as the pre-publication processes of copy editing, proofreading and proper referencing.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Editorial Services </b>\r\n\r\n<b>1) For Students</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Writing Institute provides proofreading and editing services to students for a wide range of writing assignments including motivation letters, statements of purpose, essays, capstone papers, independent studies, theses, and as well as abstracts and papers for conferences. The Writing Institute works closely with the student to ensure the final document reflects a high level of proficiency in the English language, is consistent with academic conventions, employs effective tone and voice and is structured in a cogent manner. 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(2431, 6, '2016-02-25 09:30:44', '2016-02-25 09:30:44', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host upto 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). The following are available:</strong>\r\n\r\nFlexible room layouts (classroom, round table, theatre, networking)\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Flexible room layouts (classroom, round table, theatre, networking)</li>\r\n	<li>High-speed internet access, skype video-conferencing, computers</li>\r\n	<li>AV Equipment: flat-screen TV, projector, screen, wireless microphones, etc.</li>\r\n	<li>Private lockers and lounge area</li>\r\n	<li>Pantry with microwave, kettle, hot/cold water dispenser and fridge</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur services are competitively priced and low cost catering can be arranged through advanced booking. Additional on-demand meeting services include printing, photocopying and secretarial support.\r\n\r\n[button style="btn-info" size="btn-md" label="Book Now" link="#bookingform" link_opens="_self"]\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>WEEKDAY RATES</strong>\r\n<table class="table table-striped" width="441">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Room Type</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><strong>1 hour</strong></td>\r\n<td width="84"><strong>Half day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="78"><strong>Full day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Evening</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Full Day &amp; Evening</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong> </strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><em>Min.3 hrs\r\n</em><em>(8-5pm) </em></td>\r\n<td width="84">08.00-12.00\r\nor 13.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="78">08.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">17.00-21.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">08.00-21.00</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Seminar Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,100</td>\r\n<td width="84">3,600</td>\r\n<td width="78">6,400</td>\r\n<td width="73">5,400</td>\r\n<td width="73">10,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Meeting Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">750</td>\r\n<td width="84">1,500</td>\r\n<td width="78">2,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">3,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">5,500</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Both Rooms</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,500</td>\r\n<td width="84">4,500</td>\r\n<td width="78">8,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">7,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">12,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<strong>WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY RATES </strong>\r\n<table class="table table-striped" width="441">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Room Type</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><strong>1 hour</strong></td>\r\n<td width="84"><strong>Half day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="78"><strong>Full day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Evening</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Full Day &amp; Evening</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong> </strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><em>Min.3 hrs\r\n</em><em>(8-5pm)</em></td>\r\n<td width="84">08.00-12.00\r\nor 13.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="78">08.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">17.00-21.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">08.00-21.00</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Seminar Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">2,000</td>\r\n<td width="84">7,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">14,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">7,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">20,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Meeting Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,650</td>\r\n<td width="84">5,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">5,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">12,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Both Rooms</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">2,800</td>\r\n<td width="84">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">19,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">10,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">25,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h3><strong>Room Capacity</strong></h3>\r\n<table class="table table-striped">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="76"><strong>Layout</strong></td>\r\n<td width="75"><strong>Theatre</strong></td>\r\n<td width="79"><strong>Classroom</strong></td>\r\n<td width="81"><strong>Conference</strong></td>\r\n<td width="81"><strong>Boardroom</strong></td>\r\n<td width="59"><strong>Meeting</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="76"><strong>Number </strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="75">60</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="79">40</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81">25</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81">15</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="59">4</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h3><strong>Office Suite</strong></h3>\r\nWe also have an office suite that accommodates two working stations, which can be equipped as required.\r\n<table class="table table-striped">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Office Suite</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50"><strong>Weekly</strong></td>\r\n<td width="54"><strong>Monthly</strong></td>\r\n<td width="44"><strong>Yearly</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Full Unit (2 desks)</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="54">30,000</td>\r\n<td width="44">25,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Sharing (1 desk)</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50">5,000</td>\r\n<td width="54">15,000</td>\r\n<td width="44">13,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"></td>\r\n<td width="50"></td>\r\n<td width="54"></td>\r\n<td width="44"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<strong>REMARKS: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>All Rate in Thai Baht. Rates are subjected to 7% VAT. Rate are subjected to change without prior notice.</li>\r\n	<li>All payment must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Room will only be confirmed upon receipt of the full payment for your event.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a name="bookingform"></a>\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n<h1><strong>Space Booking Form</strong></h1>\r\n[formidable id=3]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Spaces', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1918-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-02-25 09:30:44', '2016-02-25 09:30:44', '', 1918, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/1918-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2432, 6, '2016-02-25 09:31:32', '2016-02-25 09:31:32', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host upto 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). The following are available:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Flexible room layouts (classroom, round table, theatre, networking)</li>\r\n	<li>High-speed internet access, skype video-conferencing, computers</li>\r\n	<li>AV Equipment: flat-screen TV, projector, screen, wireless microphones, etc.</li>\r\n	<li>Private lockers and lounge area</li>\r\n	<li>Pantry with microwave, kettle, hot/cold water dispenser and fridge</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur services are competitively priced and low cost catering can be arranged through advanced booking. 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(2433, 6, '2016-02-29 05:29:01', '2016-02-29 05:29:01', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host up to 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). 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(2537, 6, '2016-03-15 09:45:47', '2016-03-15 09:45:47', 'Asia Centre is conveniently located at the 17<sup>th</sup> floor of Phayathai Plaza Building off the BTS\r\nPhayathai and Airport Link stations in Central Bangkok.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Take either the BTS or Airport Link and stop at Phayathai station</li>\r\n	<li>Go out through Exit 1 and walk down the stairs</li>\r\n	<li>At the bottom of the stairs turn left and walk 50m along the pavement towards Rachatewi BTS</li>\r\n	<li>Phayathai Plaza Building will be on your right, enter the building and walk towards the back</li>\r\n	<li>At the back towards the right, take the elevators serving floors 17-27</li>\r\n	<li>Alight on the 17<sup>th</sup> floor and turn left, you will arrive at the Asia Centre</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img class="wp-image-2536 alignnone" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/How-to-get-Asia-Centre-1140x390.jpg" alt="How to get Asia Centre" width="940" height="321" /><strong>Parking</strong>\r\n\r\nHourly parking is available at Phayathai Plaza Building. Visitor parking are at the free gear lots on every floor or regular lots at the 10 floor. Visitors can enjoy two hour free parking with the Asia Centre stamp. Another option is to park at Siam Paragon or Central World and take the BTS to Phayathai station.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone wp-image-2217" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Car-Park-PP-1140x420.jpg" alt="Car Park PP" width="670" height="247" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Please refer to the map below for a location overview.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[wpgmza id="1"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Location', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2064-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-03-15 09:45:47', '2016-03-15 09:45:47', '', 2064, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2064-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2538, 6, '2016-03-15 09:57:27', '2016-03-15 09:57:27', 'Asia Centre is conveniently located at the 17<sup>th</sup> floor of Phayathai Plaza Building off the BTS\r\nPhayathai and Airport Link stations in Central Bangkok.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Take either the BTS or Airport Link and stop at Phayathai station</li>\r\n	<li>Go out through Exit 1 and walk down the stairs</li>\r\n	<li>At the bottom of the stairs turn left and walk 50m along the pavement towards Rachatewi BTS</li>\r\n	<li>Phayathai Plaza Building will be on your right, enter the building and walk towards the back</li>\r\n	<li>At the back towards the right, take the elevators serving floors 17-27</li>\r\n	<li>Alight on the 17<sup>th</sup> floor and turn left, you will arrive at the Asia Centre</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img class="alignnone wp-image-2536 " src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/How-to-get-Asia-Centre.jpg" alt="How to get Asia Centre" width="788" height="269" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Parking</strong>\r\n\r\nHourly parking is available at Phayathai Plaza Building. Visitor parking are at the free gear lots on every floor or regular lots at the 10 floor. Visitors can enjoy two hour free parking with the Asia Centre stamp. Another option is to park at Siam Paragon or Central World and take the BTS to Phayathai station.\r\n\r\n<img class="wp-image-2217 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Car-Park-PP-1140x420.jpg" alt="Car Park PP" width="635" height="234" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Please refer to the map below for a location overview.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[wpgmza id="1"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Location', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2064-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-03-15 09:57:27', '2016-03-15 09:57:27', '', 2064, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2064-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2554, 5, '2016-03-17 10:18:28', '2016-03-17 10:18:28', '<span style="font-weight: 400;">The “Kachin conflict” at its heart is a political one. Even though the <img class="wp-image-2550 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1238820_1135688193117074_3493690549020337119_n.jpg" alt="1238820_1135688193117074_3493690549020337119_n" width="182" height="214" />term “Kachin conflict” invariably leads to it being framed and discussed as an ethnic conflict, obscuring the politics at play. This was the main point made by Dr Karin Dean, our guest speaker, at the second installment of the Asia Centre Seminar series.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The seminar navigating the participants through the intricacies of the “Kachin conflict” in Myanmar, because to be Kachin can mean more than one thing- as the term does not represent a particular homogenous ethnic group united towards a particular purpose.</span>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2548" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10394868_1135688579783702_2696966684464241378_n.jpg" alt="10394868_1135688579783702_2696966684464241378_n" width="480" height="292" />\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The seminar attracted an audience of over 50 individual from diverse backgrounds, each with different entry points into the discussion; from members of the Kachin community to students and academics researching on Myanmar and members of the general public who were interested in learning more about Southeast Asia’s new hot topic country. </span>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2547" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/8377_1135688779783682_209742658531093273_n.jpg" alt="8377_1135688779783682_209742658531093273_n" width="480" height="322" />\r\n\r\nHer presentation was followed by in interactive dialogue session which saw members of the Kachin community sharing their personal perspectives, questions from the audience as well as discussion on some of the contentious issues raised.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2549" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12742831_1135688383117055_4856394100844368184_n.jpg" alt="12742831_1135688383117055_4856394100844368184_n" width="480" height="239" />\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">If the politics of Southeast Asia interests you, do join us for our next session, this weekend - A Political Utopia Called Singapore - Saturday 19th March 2016, 9.30am to 12noon. For more information click </span><a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/event/a-political-utopia-called-singapore/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span>\r\n\r\nImages courtesy of Lance Woodruff.', 'The Politics Of Conflict', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2545-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-03-17 10:18:28', '2016-03-17 10:18:28', '', 2545, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2545-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2556, 5, '2016-03-18 06:01:01', '2016-03-18 06:01:01', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2557" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/FMG_Amnesty_TCP_Genital-Mutilation_Photo-courtesy-Of-Layalk-Via-Flickr-e1458280670752.jpg" alt="FMG_Amnesty_TCP_Genital-Mutilation_Photo-courtesy-Of-Layalk-Via-Flickr" width="617" height="308" />\r\n\r\nIn late 2015, Alexandra Demetrianova, a journalist, traveled to Africa to report on the ritual of ''entering femininity'' and gaining social status within the Masai community. The practice involves female gentile mutation (FGM) of infants and young girls. FGM occurs by virtue of tradition and for religious reasons and takes place in different regions. The latest UN estimations show that approximately 8,500 women and girls are harmed by FGM daily and around 140 million women and girls worldwide are victims of FGM. Alexandra Demetrianova, will share her impressions of the issue and reflects on how it is reported and documented in different regions. She will be joined by a panel of speakers who have been active in <span class="text_exposed_show">documenting and reporting on the practice.\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>About the Speaker:</strong>\r\n<div class="_4-u2 _24vz _4-u8">\r\n<div class="_2qgs">\r\n<div id="id_56eb97c4dd7f76049872254" class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show"><img class="wp-image-2147 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Alexandra-Demetrianova.png" alt="Alexandra Demetrianova" width="145" height="160" />Alexandra Demetrianova <em>is a freelance journalist and former Southeast Asia/Asia correspondent for Slovak Radio – the public broadcaster in Slovakia. For four years she has been covering Thailand and the wider region for radio and major Slovak press titles. As a sole Slovak correspondent in Asia, she has also focused on commentary and analysis of China, Japan, Korea, and India. Alexandra studied journalism and mass media at Comenius University and later Pan-European University in Bratislava, Slovakia, where she achieved Bachelor of Arts in 2010. She went on to do a Master''s degree at Thammasat University in Bangkok, where she extended her work to academic research and event projects.</em></span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="_4-u2 _24vz _4-u8"></div>', 'Entering Femininity: Reporting Rituals and Violations', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2556', '', '', '2016-12-22 06:47:35', '2016-12-22 06:47:35', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?post_type=event&#038;p=2556', 0, 'event', '', 0),
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(2559, 6, '2016-03-18 08:21:36', '2016-03-18 08:21:36', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host up to 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). The following are available:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Flexible room layouts (classroom, round table, theatre, networking)</li>\r\n	<li>High-speed internet access, skype video-conferencing, computers</li>\r\n	<li>AV Equipment: flat-screen TV, projector, screen, wireless microphones, etc.</li>\r\n	<li>Private lockers and lounge area</li>\r\n	<li>Pantry with microwave, kettle, hot/cold water dispenser and fridge</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur services are competitively priced and low cost catering can be arranged through advanced booking. 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(2561, 5, '2016-03-23 03:25:41', '2016-03-23 03:25:41', '', '10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n', '', '', '2016-03-23 03:25:41', '2016-03-23 03:25:41', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(2565, 5, '2016-03-23 03:38:05', '2016-03-23 03:38:05', '<img class="wp-image-2561 size-full alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n-e1458703606947.jpg" alt="10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n" width="320" height="180" />Singapore is not the political utopia that it projects itself to be. Beneath the veneer, lies a dystopia of political repression, self-censorship and culture of fear. This was the nub of Jeannette Aruldoss’ presentation at Asia Centre on 19 March 2016.\r\n\r\nAruldoss, a lawyer and an opposition candidate of two election campaigns, shared some of her personal experiences from campaigning in 2011 and 2015 and provided a succinct overview of the political system and raised questions about its efficacy.\r\n\r\nThe lingering question after the latest elections of 2015 was if politics in Singapore was going to change, or would be status quo with the current ruling party being in power indefinitely? And if the Singapore citizen wants the current ruling party, should there be opposition efforts aimed at bringing about change?\r\n\r\nSome 30 odd attendees came with a healthy dose of scepticism as well as support for the city-state. Jeannette Aruldoss’ cutting critique of the PAP’s landslide victory in the 2015 elections both engaged and provoked questions from the mixed audience during the lively Q&amp;A session.\r\n\r\nIn the April edition of the Asia Centre Seminar Series, we explore the practice of female genital mutilation(FGM) and how it is documented and portrayed in the media. Entering Femininity: Reporting Rituals &amp; Violations happens on 30th April (Saturday) from 9.30am to 12noon at Asia Centre. For more details click <a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/event/2556/">here</a>.', 'Singapore: A Political Dystopia for Democracy', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'singapore-a-political-dystopia-for-democracy', '', '', '2016-03-23 03:39:29', '2016-03-23 03:39:29', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=2565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2567, 5, '2016-03-23 03:37:42', '2016-03-23 03:37:42', '<img class="wp-image-2561 size-full alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n-e1458703606947.jpg" alt="10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n" width="320" height="180" />Singapore is not the political utopia that it projects itself to be. Beneath the veneer, lies a dystopia of political repression, self-censorship and culture of fear. This was the nub of Jeannette Aruldoss’ presentation at Asia Centre on 19 March 2016.\r\n\r\nAruldoss, a lawyer and an opposition candidate of two election campaigns, shared some of her personal experiences from campaigning in 2011 and 2015 and provided a succinct overview of the political system and raised questions about its efficacy.\r\n\r\nThe lingering question after the latest elections of 2015 was if politics in Singapore was going to change, or would be status quo with the current ruling party being in power indefinitely? And if the Singapore citizen wants the current ruling party, should there be opposition efforts aimed at bringing about change?\r\n\r\nSome 30 odd attendees came with a healthy dose of scepticism as well as support for the city-state. Jeannette Aruldoss’ cutting critique of the PAP’s landslide victory in the 2015 elections both engaged and provoked questions from the mixed audience during the lively Q&amp;A session.\r\n\r\nIn the April edition of the Asia Centre Seminar Series, we explore the practice of female genital mutilation(FGM) and how it is documented and portrayed in the media. Entering Femininity: Reporting Rituals &amp; Violations happens on 30th April (Saturday) from 9.30am to 12noon at Asia Centre. For more details click here.', 'Singapore: A Political Dystopia for Democracy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2565-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-03-23 03:37:42', '2016-03-23 03:37:42', '', 2565, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2565-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2568, 5, '2016-03-23 03:39:29', '2016-03-23 03:39:29', '<img class="wp-image-2561 size-full alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n-e1458703606947.jpg" alt="10509541_1149847311701162_6408657329684323979_n" width="320" height="180" />Singapore is not the political utopia that it projects itself to be. Beneath the veneer, lies a dystopia of political repression, self-censorship and culture of fear. This was the nub of Jeannette Aruldoss’ presentation at Asia Centre on 19 March 2016.\r\n\r\nAruldoss, a lawyer and an opposition candidate of two election campaigns, shared some of her personal experiences from campaigning in 2011 and 2015 and provided a succinct overview of the political system and raised questions about its efficacy.\r\n\r\nThe lingering question after the latest elections of 2015 was if politics in Singapore was going to change, or would be status quo with the current ruling party being in power indefinitely? And if the Singapore citizen wants the current ruling party, should there be opposition efforts aimed at bringing about change?\r\n\r\nSome 30 odd attendees came with a healthy dose of scepticism as well as support for the city-state. Jeannette Aruldoss’ cutting critique of the PAP’s landslide victory in the 2015 elections both engaged and provoked questions from the mixed audience during the lively Q&amp;A session.\r\n\r\nIn the April edition of the Asia Centre Seminar Series, we explore the practice of female genital mutilation(FGM) and how it is documented and portrayed in the media. Entering Femininity: Reporting Rituals &amp; Violations happens on 30th April (Saturday) from 9.30am to 12noon at Asia Centre. For more details click <a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/event/2556/">here</a>.', 'Singapore: A Political Dystopia for Democracy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2565-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-03-23 03:39:29', '2016-03-23 03:39:29', '', 2565, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2565-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2570, 5, '2016-04-01 09:41:27', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', '<b>Course Description</b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an introductory course for university students which aims to develop the academic writing skills required to produce articles, essays, reports and dissertations in English. The course will help students to organise their ideas using effective language and an appropriate academic tone. Students will also sharpen their skills in structuring information and linking ideas into a coherent flowing piece. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Course Objectives</b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course aims to help students build a foundation upon which to develop their academic writing skills and produce content  that is concise, engaging and well-sourced. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Learning Outcomes</b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of the course students will understand and be able to</span>\n<ul>\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use of appropriate academic language</span></li>\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produce effective, logical and coherent text</span></li>\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write effective thesis statements and well-developed substantive paragraphs</span></li>\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write an essay/op-ed</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Course Format</b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course combines lecture and discussion, complemented by activities including writing, text analysis, and redrafting and editorial exercises. The workshop also promotes learning through interaction.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Course Schedule</b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an intensive 2 day course that will be conducted from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.</span>\n<table style="height: 327px;" width="607">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 1</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 2</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Fees  </b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">3500 baht per student</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Venue</b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building (17th Floor), </span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Phayathai Road, Thung-Phayathai, Rachatewi</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Bangkok 10400 Thailand</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Contact Information</b>\n\n<a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th" target="_blank">info@asiacentre.co.th</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">To register please click<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q_iGzvSG5k_AVaAMU7aPasGVnupABwL6t2lwIwlBC6M/viewform" target="_blank"> here</a>.</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;', 'Academic Writing Clinic', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'academic-writing-clinic', '', '', '2016-04-01 09:41:27', '2016-04-01 09:41:27', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=2570', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2571, 5, '2016-04-01 09:37:58', '2016-04-01 09:37:58', '<b>Course Description</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an introductory course for university students which aims to develop the academic writing skills required to produce articles, essays, reports and dissertations in English. The course will help students to organise their ideas using effective language and an appropriate academic tone. Students will also sharpen their skills in structuring information and linking ideas into a coherent flowing piece. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Course Objectives</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course aims to help students build a foundation upon which to develop their academic writing skills and produce content  that is concise, engaging and well-sourced. </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Learning Outcomes</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of the course students will understand and be able to</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use of appropriate academic language</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produce effective, logical and coherent text</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write effective thesis statements and well-developed substantive paragraphs</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write an essay/op-ed</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<b>Course Format</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course combines lecture and discussion, complemented by activities including writing, text analysis, and redrafting and editorial exercises. The workshop also promotes learning through interaction.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Course Schedule</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an intensive 2 day course that will be conducted from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.</span>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 1</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Fees  </b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">3500 baht per student</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Venue</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building (17th Floor), </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Phayathai Road, Thung-Phayathai, Rachatewi</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Bangkok 10400 Thailand</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Contact Information</b>\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th">info@asiacentre.co.th</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">To register please click<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q_iGzvSG5k_AVaAMU7aPasGVnupABwL6t2lwIwlBC6M/viewform"> here</a>.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Academic Writing Clinic', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2570-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-01 09:37:58', '2016-04-01 09:37:58', '', 2570, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2570-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2572, 5, '2016-04-01 09:39:45', '2016-04-01 09:39:45', '<b>Course Description</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an introductory course for university students which aims to develop the academic writing skills required to produce articles, essays, reports and dissertations in English. The course will help students to organise their ideas using effective language and an appropriate academic tone. Students will also sharpen their skills in structuring information and linking ideas into a coherent flowing piece. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Course Objectives</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course aims to help students build a foundation upon which to develop their academic writing skills and produce content  that is concise, engaging and well-sourced. </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Learning Outcomes</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of the course students will understand and be able to</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use of appropriate academic language</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produce effective, logical and coherent text</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write effective thesis statements and well-developed substantive paragraphs</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write an essay/op-ed</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<b>Course Format</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course combines lecture and discussion, complemented by activities including writing, text analysis, and redrafting and editorial exercises. The workshop also promotes learning through interaction.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Course Schedule</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an intensive 2 day course that will be conducted from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.</span>\r\n<table style="height: 327px;" width="607">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 1</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Fees  </b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">3500 baht per student</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Venue</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building (17th Floor), </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Phayathai Road, Thung-Phayathai, Rachatewi</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Bangkok 10400 Thailand</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Contact Information</b>\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th" target="_blank">info@asiacentre.co.th</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">To register please click<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q_iGzvSG5k_AVaAMU7aPasGVnupABwL6t2lwIwlBC6M/viewform" target="_blank"> here</a>.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Academic Writing Clinic', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2570-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-01 09:39:45', '2016-04-01 09:39:45', '', 2570, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2570-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2573, 5, '2016-04-01 10:06:14', '2016-04-01 10:06:14', '<b>\r\nCourse Description<img class="wp-image-2574 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/academic_writing.jpg" alt="academic_writing" width="255" height="197" /></b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an introductory course for university students which aims to develop the academic writing skills required to produce articles, essays, reports and dissertations in English. The course will help students to organise their ideas using effective language and an appropriate academic tone. Students will also sharpen their skills in structuring information and linking ideas into a coherent flowing piece.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Course Objectives</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course aims to help students build a foundation upon which to develop their academic writing skills and produce content  that is concise, engaging and well-sourced.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Learning Outcomes</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of the course students will understand and be able to</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use of appropriate academic language</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produce effective, logical and coherent text</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write effective thesis statements and well-developed substantive paragraphs</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write an essay/op-ed</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<b>Course Format</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course combines lecture and discussion, complemented by activities including writing, text analysis, and redrafting and editorial exercises. The workshop also promotes learning through interaction.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Course Schedule</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an intensive 2 day course that will be conducted from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.</span>\r\n<table style="height: 327px;" width="607">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 1</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<b>Fees  </b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">3500 baht per student</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Venue</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/contact-us/location/" target="_blank">Asia Centre</a></span>\r\n\r\n<b>Contact Information</b>\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th" target="_blank">info@asiacentre.co.th</a>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">To register please click<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q_iGzvSG5k_AVaAMU7aPasGVnupABwL6t2lwIwlBC6M/viewform" target="_blank"> here</a>.</span>', 'Academic Writing Clinic', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'academic-writing-clinic', '', '', '2016-12-22 06:47:35', '2016-12-22 06:47:35', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?post_type=event&#038;p=2573', 0, 'event', '', 0),
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(2575, 5, '2016-04-01 10:11:15', '2016-04-01 10:11:15', '<b>\r\nCourse Description<img class="wp-image-2574 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/academic_writing.jpg" alt="academic_writing" width="255" height="197" /></b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an introductory course for university students which aims to develop the academic writing skills required to produce articles, essays, reports and dissertations in English. The course will help students to organise their ideas using effective language and an appropriate academic tone. Students will also sharpen their skills in structuring information and linking ideas into a coherent flowing piece.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Course Objectives</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course aims to help students build a foundation upon which to develop their academic writing skills and produce content  that is concise, engaging and well-sourced.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Learning Outcomes</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of the course students will understand and be able to</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use of appropriate academic language</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produce effective, logical and coherent text</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write effective thesis statements and well-developed substantive paragraphs</span></li>\r\n	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write an essay/op-ed</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<b>Course Format</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">The course combines lecture and discussion, complemented by activities including writing, text analysis, and redrafting and editorial exercises. The workshop also promotes learning through interaction.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Course Schedule</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an intensive 2 day course that will be conducted from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.</span>\r\n<table style="height: 327px;" width="607">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 1</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DAY 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">9am -12noon</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 1</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">12-1pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch</span></td>\r\n<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-4pm</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Session 2</span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<b>Fees  </b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">3500 baht per student</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Venue</b>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/contact-us/location/" target="_blank">Asia Centre</a></span>\r\n\r\n<b>Contact Information</b>\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th" target="_blank">info@asiacentre.co.th</a>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">To register please click<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q_iGzvSG5k_AVaAMU7aPasGVnupABwL6t2lwIwlBC6M/viewform" target="_blank"> here</a>.</span>', 'Academic Writing Clinic', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2573-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-04-01 10:11:15', '2016-04-01 10:11:15', '', 2573, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2573-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2580, 5, '2016-04-04 10:13:56', '2016-04-04 10:13:56', '<span style="font-weight: 400;">\r\n<img class=" wp-image-2581 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scales-1140x599.jpg" alt="scales" width="320" height="168" />Cause lawyering explores the practice of law as a force for social good; to empower the marginalised and vulnerable segments of society. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">As such </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">cause lawyering plays a crucial and strategic role in the protection, promotion and fulfillment of human rights in Southeast Asia. Championing the rule of law, representing the interests of vulnerable individuals and communities and providing access to remedies for abuses and violations; lawyers are a linchpin in ensuring social justice. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this edition of the Asia Centre Seminar Series we sit down in conversation with lawyers from the region to better understand how the work they do and challenges they face.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe seminar will also feature the Bangkok launch of Kampong Boy, a critically acclaimed autobiography of M.Ravi; an advocate from Singapore.\r\n\r\nDo like the Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/243660835982431/" target="_blank">event page</a> and stay tuned, we will be announcing the panelists shortly.', 'Cause Lawyering: In Conversation With Regional Advocates', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cause-lawyering-in-conversation-with-regional-advocates', '', '', '2016-12-22 06:47:35', '2016-12-22 06:47:35', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?post_type=event&#038;p=2580', 0, 'event', '', 0),
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(2585, 6, '2016-04-08 10:06:55', '2016-04-08 10:06:55', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host up to 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). The following are available:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Flexible room layouts (classroom, round table, theatre, networking)</li>\r\n	<li>High-speed internet access, skype video-conferencing, computers</li>\r\n	<li>AV Equipment: flat-screen TV, projector, screen, wireless microphones, etc.</li>\r\n	<li>Private lockers and lounge area</li>\r\n	<li>Pantry with microwave, kettle, hot/cold water dispenser and fridge</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur services are competitively priced and low cost catering can be arranged through advanced booking. Additional on-demand meeting services include printing, photocopying and secretarial support.\r\n\r\n[button style="btn-info" size="btn-md" label="Book Now" link="#bookingform" link_opens="_self"]\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>WEEKDAY RATES</strong>\r\n<table class="table table-striped" width="441">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Room Type</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><strong>1 hour</strong></td>\r\n<td width="84"><strong>Half day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="78"><strong>Full day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Evening</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Full Day &amp; Evening</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong> </strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><em>Min.3 hrs\r\n</em><em>(8-5pm) </em></td>\r\n<td width="84">08.00-12.00\r\nor 13.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="78">08.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">17.00-21.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">08.00-21.00</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Seminar Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,200</td>\r\n<td width="84">4,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">7,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">6,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">12,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Discussion room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">750</td>\r\n<td width="84">1,500</td>\r\n<td width="78">2,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">3,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">5,500</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Both Rooms</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,500</td>\r\n<td width="84">4,500</td>\r\n<td width="78">8,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">7,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">12,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<strong>WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY RATES </strong>\r\n<table class="table table-striped" width="441">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Room Type</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><strong>1 hour</strong></td>\r\n<td width="84"><strong>Half day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="78"><strong>Full day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Evening</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Full Day &amp; Evening</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong> </strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><em>Min.3 hrs\r\n</em><em>(8-5pm)</em></td>\r\n<td width="84">08.00-12.00\r\nor 13.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="78">08.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">17.00-21.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">08.00-21.00</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Seminar Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">2,000</td>\r\n<td width="84">7,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">14,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">7,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">20,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Discussion Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,650</td>\r\n<td width="84">5,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">5,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">12,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Both Rooms</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">2,800</td>\r\n<td width="84">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">19,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">10,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">25,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h3><strong>Room Capacity</strong></h3>\r\n<table class="table table-striped">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="76"><strong>Layout</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="75"><strong>Classroom</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="79"><strong>Round table</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81"><strong>Theatre</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81"><strong>Networking</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="59"><strong>Meeting</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="76"><strong>Number </strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="75">30+10</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="79">30+10</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81">40</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81">60</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="59">4</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h3><strong>Office Suite</strong></h3>\r\nWe also have an office suite that accommodates two working stations, which can be equipped as required.\r\n<table class="table table-striped">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Office Suite</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50"><strong>Weekly</strong></td>\r\n<td width="54"><strong>Monthly</strong></td>\r\n<td width="44"><strong>Yearly</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Full Unit (2 desks)</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="54">30,000</td>\r\n<td width="44">25,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Sharing (1 desk)</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50">5,000</td>\r\n<td width="54">15,000</td>\r\n<td width="44">13,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"></td>\r\n<td width="50"></td>\r\n<td width="54"></td>\r\n<td width="44"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<strong>REMARKS: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>All Rate in Thai Baht. 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(2586, 6, '2016-04-08 10:41:12', '2016-04-08 10:41:12', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host up to 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). 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(2588, 6, '2016-04-18 02:21:49', '2016-04-18 02:21:49', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host up to 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). The following are available:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Flexible room layouts (networking, theatre, classroom, round table, boardroom)</li>\r\n	<li>High-speed internet access, Skype video-conferencing, computers</li>\r\n	<li>AV Equipment: flat-screen TV, projector, screen, wireless microphones, etc.</li>\r\n	<li>Private lockers and lounge area</li>\r\n	<li>Pantry with microwave, kettle, hot/cold water dispenser and fridge</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur services are competitively priced and low cost catering can be arranged through advanced booking. Additional on-demand meeting services include printing, photocopying and secretarial support.\r\n\r\n[button style="btn-info" size="btn-md" label="Book Now" link="#bookingform" link_opens="_self"]\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>WEEKDAY RATES</strong>\r\n<table class="table table-striped" width="441">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Room Type</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><strong>1 hour</strong></td>\r\n<td width="84"><strong>Half day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="78"><strong>Full day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Evening</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Full Day &amp; Evening</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong> </strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><em>Min.3 hrs\r\n</em><em>(8-5pm) </em></td>\r\n<td width="84">08.00-12.00\r\nor 13.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="78">08.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">17.00-21.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">08.00-21.00</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Seminar Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,400</td>\r\n<td width="84">4,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">7,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">6,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">12,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Discussion room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">750</td>\r\n<td width="84">1,500</td>\r\n<td width="78">2,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">3,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">5,500</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Both Rooms</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,500</td>\r\n<td width="84">4,500</td>\r\n<td width="78">8,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">7,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">12,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<strong>WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY RATES </strong>\r\n<table class="table table-striped" width="441">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Room Type</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><strong>1 hour</strong></td>\r\n<td width="84"><strong>Half day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="78"><strong>Full day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Evening</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Full Day &amp; Evening</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong> </strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><em>Min.3 hrs\r\n</em><em>(8-5pm)</em></td>\r\n<td width="84">08.00-12.00\r\nor 13.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="78">08.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">17.00-21.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">08.00-21.00</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Seminar Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">2,400</td>\r\n<td width="84">7,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">14,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">8,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">20,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Discussion Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,650</td>\r\n<td width="84">5,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">5,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">12,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Both Rooms</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">2,800</td>\r\n<td width="84">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">19,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">10,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">25,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h3><strong>Room Capacity</strong></h3>\r\n<table class="table table-striped">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="76"><strong>Layout</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="75"><strong>Classroom</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="79"><strong>Round table</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81"><strong>Theatre</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81"><strong>Networking</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="59"><strong>Meeting</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="76"><strong>Number </strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="75">30+10</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="79">30+10</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81">40</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81">60</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="59">4</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h3><strong>Office Suite</strong></h3>\r\nWe also have an office suite that accommodates two working stations, which can be equipped as required.\r\n<table class="table table-striped">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Office Suite</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50"><strong>Weekly</strong></td>\r\n<td width="54"><strong>Monthly</strong></td>\r\n<td width="44"><strong>Yearly</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Full Unit (2 desks)</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="54">30,000</td>\r\n<td width="44">25,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Sharing (1 desk)</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50">5,000</td>\r\n<td width="54">15,000</td>\r\n<td width="44">13,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"></td>\r\n<td width="50"></td>\r\n<td width="54"></td>\r\n<td width="44"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<strong>REMARKS: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>All Rate in Thai Baht. 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(2589, 6, '2016-04-18 02:50:56', '2016-04-18 02:50:56', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host up to 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). 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Additional on-demand meeting services include printing, photocopying and secretarial support.\r\n\r\n[button style="btn-info" size="btn-md" label="Book Now" link="#bookingform" link_opens="_self"]\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>WEEKDAY RATES</strong>\r\n<table class="table table-striped" style="height: 292px;" width="746">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Room Type</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><strong>1 hour</strong></td>\r\n<td width="84"><strong>Half day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="78"><strong>Full day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Evening</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong> </strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><em>Min.3 hrs\r\n</em><em>(8-5pm) </em></td>\r\n<td width="84">08.00-12.00\r\nor 13.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="78">08.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">17.00-21.00</td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Seminar Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,400</td>\r\n<td width="84">4,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">7,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">6,500</td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Discussion room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">750</td>\r\n<td width="84">1,500</td>\r\n<td width="78">2,500</td>\r\n<td width="73">N/C</td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Both Rooms</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">1,500</td>\r\n<td width="84">4,500</td>\r\n<td width="78">8,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">7,000</td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<strong>WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY RATES </strong>\r\n<table class="table table-striped" width="441">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Room Type</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><strong>1 hour</strong></td>\r\n<td width="84"><strong>Half day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="78"><strong>Full day</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"><strong>Evening</strong></td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong> </strong></td>\r\n<td width="51"><em>Min.3 hrs\r\n</em><em>(8-5pm)</em></td>\r\n<td width="84">08.00-12.00\r\nor 13.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="78">08.00-17.00</td>\r\n<td width="73">17.00-21.00</td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Seminar Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">2,400</td>\r\n<td width="84">7,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">14,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">8,500</td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Discussion Room</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">N/C</td>\r\n<td width="84">N/C</td>\r\n<td width="78">N/C</td>\r\n<td width="73">N/C</td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83"><strong>Both Rooms</strong></td>\r\n<td width="51">2,800</td>\r\n<td width="84">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="78">19,000</td>\r\n<td width="73">10,500</td>\r\n<td width="73"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h3><strong>Room Capacity</strong></h3>\r\n<table class="table table-striped">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="76"><strong>Layout</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="75"><strong>Theatre</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="79"><strong>Classroom*</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81"><strong>Round Table*</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81"><strong>Boardroom*</strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="59"><strong>Discussion Room</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="76"><strong>Number </strong></td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="75">40</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="79">30</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81">24</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="81">15</td>\r\n<td style="text-align: center;" width="59">4</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n* Additional chairs available on request\r\n<h3><strong>Office Suite</strong></h3>\r\nWe also have an office suite that accommodates two working stations, which can be equipped as required.\r\n<table class="table table-striped">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Office Suite</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50"><strong>Weekly</strong></td>\r\n<td width="54"><strong>Monthly</strong></td>\r\n<td width="44"><strong>Yearly</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Full Unit (2 desks)</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50">10,000</td>\r\n<td width="54">30,000</td>\r\n<td width="44">25,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"><strong>Sharing (1 desk)</strong></td>\r\n<td width="50">5,000</td>\r\n<td width="54">15,000</td>\r\n<td width="44">13,000</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="116"></td>\r\n<td width="50"></td>\r\n<td width="54"></td>\r\n<td width="44"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<strong>REMARKS: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>All Rate in Thai Baht. 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(2590, 6, '2016-04-18 02:58:57', '2016-04-18 02:58:57', 'Asia Centre offers meeting services at its boutique and cosy facilities conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 metres away from Phayathai BTS and Airport Link. Our spaces are perfect for private meetings, conferences, training workshops, networking sessions and other boutique events such as book launches, readings, screenings, etc.\r\n\r\n[separator style="regular"]\r\n\r\n<strong>We can host up to 40 (seating) and 60 (seating and standing). 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(2593, 5, '2016-12-16 11:02:03', '2016-12-16 11:02:03', 'Centre Associates comprise experts who are scholars and practitioners of international repute who provide training and advice. The Associates<span style="font-weight: 400;"> are experts in their field of specialty, whom the Centre draws on from time to time to execute or deliver selected programmes.</span>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2>Ahmed Abid</h2>\r\n<img class="wp-image-2638 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Abid-15.jpg" width="160" height="234" />\r\n\r\nAhmed Abid is a filmmaker and adjunct faculty with the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Media Studies and Journalism department. He has produced and directed films on rights-based issues around the world. Some of his key directorial work include <a href="http://www.thedreamingvendorsfilm.com/" target="_blank">The Dreaming Vendors</a> (Bangladesh-Thailand), Votes Echoing Hope (Afghanistan) and Click to Protect, Change to Connect (Brazil-Thailand). Ahmed was the artistic director of the first travelling film festival in Thailand. He has also conducted extensive academic research on media in South and Southeast Asia.  Ahmed has worked in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Singapore, Thailand and Jordan; and received training in Italy and the Netherlands. He has taught at the Department of Communications &amp; New Media (CNM), National University of Singapore and worked at its CARE Lab as a Research Assistant. Ahmed holds two Master of Arts degrees; one in Philosophy (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh) and one in Media and Social Development (Mahidol University, Thailand). He also holds a diploma in Cinema from the European-Inter University Centre (EIUC).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Jason Briggs</h2>\r\n<img class="alignleft wp-image-2150" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Jason-Briggs.png" alt="Jason Briggs" width="175" height="173" />Jason Briggs graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Iowa and Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law. Jason also holds a Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law from The George Washington University School of Law. After serving as a Senior Legislative Assistant in the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate, Jason worked at the law firm of Covington &amp; Burling. In addition, Jason was the Regional Legal Coordinator for a United Nations Development Programme project in Bangkok, Thailand, focused on combating human trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. Before joining Webster University-Thailand, Jason was an International Justice Advisor for the United States Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Justice Sector Support Program in Kabul, Afghanistan. Jason also served as a Community-Based Development Volunteer with the United States Peace Corps in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Alexandra Demetrianova</strong></h2>\r\n<img class="alignright wp-image-2147" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Alexandra-Demetrianova.png" alt="Alexandra Demetrianova" width="175" height="193" />Alexandra Demetrianova is a freelance journalist from Slovakia based in Bangkok since September 2010. As a former Slovak Radio Southeast Asia correspondent, she has focused her work on human rights, environment, sustainable development and in recent years also LGBT and women’s rights. Her coverage in Africa included female genital mutilation and indigenous people.\r\n\r\nCurrently, she writes for Asian Correspondent and an array of Slovak and international media titles. She has co-founded and is an editor of Hummingbird Media – web media for alternative journalism focused mainly on Global South.\r\n\r\nAs a Master student international relations at Faculty of Political Science at Thammasat University, she has participated in several academic research projects in Thailand and Cambodia.\r\n\r\nIn her free time, Alexandra likes to organize awareness-raising events in fields of human rights and environment both in Bangkok and Slovakia. She has co-organized Thammasat Human Rights Film Festival, Common Rights Film Festival at ICIRD conference in Bangkok, and so far two editions of Planet Festival in Bratislava.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Dr. Kenneth Houston</h2>\r\n<img class="alignleft wp-image-2151" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Kenneth-Houston.png" alt="Kenneth Houston" width="175" height="173" />Dr Kenneth Houston is a lecturer in international politics specializing in conflict studies. He currently teaches and works in Thailand. Dr Houston’s teaching and research areas include conflict resolution, regional governance and political discourse and he has published in the areas of regional integration, peace and conflict and religion and politics. A qualified mediator, he entered academia after over twelve years of experience in the Irish military where he served both in domestic security operations and on several tours of duty with the United Nations peacekeeping forces in the Middle East. He teaches a range of subjects including peace and conflict studies, regional politics and political theory at undergraduate and graduate level in International Relations. Currently, he serves as head of the department at a liberal arts university with responsibility for program management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Yasuyuki Kato</strong></h2>\r\n<img class="alignright wp-image-2153" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Yasuyuki-Kato.png" alt="Yasuyuki Kato" width="175" height="198" />Yasuyuki Kato has worked as a social changer and researcher in various parts of the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. He has worked as an independent researcher with local as well as international organisations; including the Institute of Urban Politics in Sakai City, Osaka, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Labour Organization. His research and social activism have spanned a diverse range of issues from grassroots mobilisation against political corruption to comparative disaster law, human rights protection in relation to migration and the role of the media in Asia. Yasuyuki has extensive media experience including working as an editor on multiple media platforms, in both the non-profit and private sectors. Yasuyuki holds a Master of Laws from Kobe University, Japan, where he is currently he pursuing a doctoral degree.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Dr. Jay Koh</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=" wp-image-2592 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/jk.jpg" alt="jk" width="193" height="217" />Jay Koh (Doctor Fine Art) is an artist-curator, trained in cross-disciplinary artistic research and active as an independent consultant and evaluator. Jay’s recent research was as a member of the Asian Arts and Performance Consortium funded by the Academy of Finland. He is the founder of iFIMA (international Forum for InterMedia Arts). In 1995 in collaboration with Chu Yuan, he initiated a number of public participative and socially engaged art projects across Europe and Asia; such as the Open Academy program in Hanoi, Hue, Ulaanbaatar and Yangon. Jay’s book <a href="http://www.ifima.net/ALPP%20preview%20sm.pdf" target="_blank"><i>Art-Led Participative Processes: Dialogue &amp; Subjectivity within Performances in the Everyday</i> </a>(University of the Arts Helsinki, 2015; SRID/Gerakbudaya, 2016) discusses holistic and ethical art processes in working relationship, and seeks affirmation across sectors and disciplines. Jay contributes writings for platforms such as Asia Art Archive and Irish Arts Newsletter. His most recent is for BRACK’s MAG, Singapore.\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Simon Osborne</h2>\r\n<img class="wp-image-2152 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Simon-Osborne.png" alt="Simon Osborne" width="175" height="171" />Simon Osborne has over 10 years retail banking experience and is a multi award winning Visa Qualified Fraud Analyst. He initiated and developed the UK’s first electronic fraud declaration and PARS (Proactive, Asset, Recovery, Strategy), which has helped UK banks save millions in fraud losses. Simon graduated with a first class honours degree in Fraud and Criminal Justice from Visa Inc Business School and currently serves as Senior Vice President for the Broadgate Financial Group where he also sits on the Executive Board. He is also the Group Managing Director for <a href="http://www.aipglobal.co/">AIPGlobal.co</a> a unique student eco-system that works in partnership with the Asia Centre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Dr. Eilo Wing-yat Yu</strong></h2>\r\n<img class="wp-image-2148 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eilo-Wing-yat-Yu.png" alt="Eilo Wing-yat Yu" width="175" height="211" />Dr. Eilo Wing-yat Yu is Associate Professor and programme coordinator at the Department of Government and Public Administration, University of Macau. His research focuses on politics and public administration in Greater China, including Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Elio obtained his Masters from the Hong Kong University of Science &amp; Technology and his Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong. 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Prof. Olivares works as an independent consultant on trade policy for various governments in Latin America and East Asia as well as several European consulting firms, NGOs and international organisations including the International Trade Centre, the World Trade Organisation and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Simon Osborne</h2>\r\n<img class="wp-image-2152 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Simon-Osborne.png" alt="Simon Osborne" width="175" height="171" />Simon Osborne has over 10 years retail banking experience and is a multi award winning Visa Qualified Fraud Analyst. He initiated and developed the UK’s first electronic fraud declaration and PARS (Proactive, Asset, Recovery, Strategy), which has helped UK banks save millions in fraud losses. 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