Dear Partners and Friends of SEA Junction,
This month, SEA Junction highlights the role and lives of refugees and migrants through our upcoming events. The first is a documentary that gives a glimpse into the lives of the Rohingya community during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in one of the world’s largest refugee camps.
Next, we are proud to launch the report on structural precariousness. Based on a year-long research, for which I was responsible. This work presents a comprehensive view of the living and working conditions of migrants in the construction sector in the Bangkok Metropolitan areas, particularly as it relates to recruitment and subcontracting.
The #WhatshappeninginMyanmar Update and the Monthly Mini Book Fair will continue to enrich our program as usual.
We hope you find our programs of interest. We count on your participation and help in sharing this information with your network and hope in your support (see below). SEA Junction relies on community members like you to be able to maintain our venue and continue our work at a time when civic spaces and resources for civil society are curtailed all over the world.
We also take this occasion to wish our friends from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar a Happy New Year. Let’s enjoy Songkran, Pi Mai, Chul Chnam Thmey and Thingyan!
Warmly,
Lia Sciortino Sumaryono
Our events are free to attend. PLEASE consider a donation to support our activities! To donate is easy. You can: transfer via bank to our dedicated account for our Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies TTB #043 -7-18114-2 or if in Thailand, you can just scan our QR code below. If in the US you can make tax-free donations through Partners Asia not forgetting to state that it is for us (just click here)!!
EVENT PROGRAM
60th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates
Date: 21 April 2026
Time: 4.00 – 5.00 PM
Location: Online
SEA Junction in collaboration with media partners Mizzima and The Irrawaddy, will hold the 59th episode of the #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates. This month’s resource person, Debbie Stothard, will talk about recent developments in Myanmar post-election.
Read More: https://seajunction.org/event/60th-whatshappeninginmyanmar-monthly-updates/
Film Screening “A Rohingya Ramadan – Inside the World’s Largest Refugee Camp”
Date: 21 April 2026
Time: 5.30 – 7.00 PM
Location: SEA Junction, 4th Floor, BACC
Following the screening of the 52-minute documentary, a Q&A session with the producer/director and a researcher who has worked on Rohingya issues will be hosted.
Southeast Asia Mini Book and Craft Fair
Date: 25 – 26 April 2026
Time: 11.00 am – 7.00 pm
Location: SEA Junction, 4th Floor, BACC
Once a month, SEA Junction holds a mini book and craft fair focusing on Southeast Asia, where we offer small crafts from the region along with many books, old and new, from publishers like Riverbook, Silkworm, and NUS. All funds raised at the fair contribute to SEA Junction’s programming and activities.
Read More: https://seajunction.org/event/southeast-asia-mini-book-and-craft-fair-66/
Report Launch of Structural Precariousness: Migrant Construction Workers in Bangkok Metropolitan Region
Date: 29 April 2026
Time: 5.30 – 7.00 PM
Venue: SEA Junction, 4th Floor, BACC
Join us for the launch of Structural Precariousness: Migrant Construction Workers in Bangkok. Rosalia Sciortino of SEA Junction and IPSR, the lead author of the report, will present the findings, and Rebecca Napier-Moore will provide additional commentary.
For more information please email info@seajunction.org and phone/wa: +66970024140
About SEA Junction, OUR Venue on Southeast Asia
SEA Junction aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions – from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium) SEA junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers.
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