October 23-26, 2024 at Mae Fah Luang University and in Chiang Khong, Wiang Kaen, and Chiang Saen districts, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
(Draft) Agenda
“Three Decades of Modern Mekong Development: Lessons from the People and Communities on Protecting of the Rights of Rivers”
October 23-26, 2024, Chiang Rai Province
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Day 1 – Wednesday, October 23, 2024
| 12:00 – 18:00 | Academics, government representatives from both regional and central levels, and media travel to stay at Wana Wet Hotel, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai Province. |
| 18.00 – 19.00 | Dinner at Ruen Rim Nam Restaurant |
| 19:00 | Relax at your leisure |
Day 2 – Thursday, October 24, 2024
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Opening remarks by … (TBC) … and group photo |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Public seminar on “Three Decades of Mekong Modernity Development: Lessons from the Management of the Mekong Basin, Energy, Way of Life, and Community” at Mae Fah Luang University |
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List of panelists (TBC): ● Representative from the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) ● Representative from the National Security Council ● Niwat Roykaew, Rep. from the Chiang Khong Civil Society Network ● Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaiyuth Suksri ● Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalie Charoenlaphnpharat, Lecturer at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University ● Wanchai Tantiwitayapitak, Independent Media, Former Deputy Director of News and Current Affairs, Thai PBS Television Station, Former Editor of Sarakadee Magazine ● Asst. Prof. Dr. Nuthamon Kongcharoen, Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University ● Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Director of the Thailand Environment Institute ● Ms. Charm Tong, Shan Human Rights Foundation ● Expert and academic network representatives |
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| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Continue the public seminar |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch at Mae Fah Luang University |
| 13.00 – 15.00 | Travel to Chiang Khong District |
| 15.00 – 18.00 | Check in to the “Mekong Riverside Hotel” and relax at your leisure. |
| 18.00 – 19.00 | Dinner |
| 19.00 – 19.30 | Panel Discussion: “Youth Futures, Mekong River Futures, and Chiang Khong“ |
| 19:30 – 20:00 | Reception to honor friends and guests visiting the Mekong River at The Mekong School, Chiang Khong District. |
| 20:00 – 21:30 | Opening of the 1st Mini Mekong River Documentary Film Festival – “Mekong Nurmit (MULTIVERSE OF MEKONG)”, winner of the Grand Jury Award at the CCCL 2023 Film Festival, by Patiparn Boontarig |
Day 3 – Friday, October 25, 2024
| 09.00 – 12.00 |
Academics, students, media, government representatives, and international development organizations will visit the Mekong River community and the source of the Mekong River 1) Ban Huay Luek, Muang Yai Subdistrict, Wiang Kaen District, Chiang Rai Province: Discussion on the Pak Beng Dam and international laws regarding transboundary impacts on communities. 2) Muang Yai, Lai Ngao Subdistricts, and lessons on protecting the Mekong River: Discussion on lessons from the development of hydroelectric dams in the Mekong River. 3) Ban Pak Ing Tai, Sri Don Chai Subdistrict, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province: Discussion on the impact of infrastructure development on ecosystem changes at the mouth of the river. 4) Ban Pa Kha, Pa Tan Subdistrict, Khun Tan District, Chiang Rai Province: Discussion on the community with the largest wetland area in the Ing River Basin. |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch at the community area |
| 13.00 – 16.00 | Academics, representatives from NGOs, government organizations, and international development organizations reflect and exchange learning experiences together in each area. |
| 16.30 – 17.30 | Return to hotel in Chiang Khong district |
| 17.30 – 18.30 | Relax at your leisure |
| 18.30 – 19.30 | Dinner |
| 19:30 – 21:30 | Mini Short Film Festival, Music, Art, and Poetry for the Mekong River at the Mekong River School |
Day 4 – Saturday, October 26, 2024
| 09.00 – 10.30 |
Public forum “Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations for Sustainable Community Development in the Mekong Basin” at Chiang Khong District Office 1) Ban Huai Luek, Wiang Kaen District 2) Ban Pak Ing Tai, Chiang Khong District and the Chiang Khong Civil Society Network. 3) Ban Sop Kok, Chiang Saen District. 4) Ban Pa Kha, Pa Tan Subdistrict, Khun Tan District. |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Ing River Basin Development Lessons Learned Forum |
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List of panelists: ● Asst. Prof. Dr. Apisom Intralawan, School of Management, Mae Fah Luang University ● Asst. Prof. Dr. Sitang Pilailar, Department of Water Resources Engineering, Kasetsart University ● Prof. Dr. Tuantong Jutagate, Fisheries Program, Ubon Ratchathani University ● Asst. Prof. Dr. Chainarong Setthachua, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University ● Representative from the Ing River Basin People’s Council |
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| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 – 14.30 | Youth film screening |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Coffee break |
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Public forum “Summary and Policy Recommendations for Sustainable Community Development in the Mekong Basin” |
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List of panelists (TBC): ● Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanokwan Manorom, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Ubon Ratchathani University ● Prof. Surichai Wankaew, Mekong River Academic Network ● Lecturer Natsuda Ratmani, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University ● Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition parties ● Senate members from Chiang Rai Province ● Ms. Siyamol Kaiyurawong, National Human Rights Commissioner |
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| 16.00 | Depart to hometowns |
*** The agenda is subject to change as appropriate ***
