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SUMMARY:Mural Creation “Together We Build”
DESCRIPTION:Background \nChuu Wai\, one of the most prominent contemporary woman artists from Myanmar\, has returned to collaborated with SEA Junction once again. This time\, with a new mural art project. Together We Build is a public mural project in Bangkok that explores the deep interconnections between migration\, labor\, and the environment. Centered on the theme of migrant worker and their interconnection with their destination country\, this project is hosted in partnership with Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia and ILO\, funded by the European Union. The mural\, to be installed as part of the Bangkok vibrant cityscape around May 2026\, highlights the interconnectedness of migration and labour across borders\, amplify the essential contributions of workers across different\, vital sectors. These workers are integral to sustaining both local communities and regional economies\, yet their experiences often remain invisible. By placing these narratives in a public space\, the mural raises awareness of the challenges faced by migrant workers while affirming their resilience\, dignity\, and indispensable role in shaping societies. \nThe mural\, currently in progress at Thonglor House\, is open for public participation. We invite those in the areas and those who are interested to join us in creating this piece of public art which will be on display for the next two years. This piece of work is a result of preceding workshops that was hosted by SEA Junction\, translating the voices\, lived experiences and messages from the migrants who are a part of Thai society into the public art display. As one of the largest destination countries of migrant in the SEA region\, the Thai economy is deeply intertwined with migration\, yet the voices of those who has left their homelands in hope for works often go unheard. This mural hopes to highlight the interconnectedness of migration and labour across borders\, and to amplify the essential contributions of workers across different\, vital sectors. These workers are integral to sustaining both local communities and regional economies\, yet their experiences often remain invisible. By placing these narratives in a public space\, the mural raises awareness of the challenges faced by migrant workers while affirming their resilience\, dignity\, and indispensable role in shaping societies. \nPaint time each day is divided into 2 sessions (morning and late afternoon). The first day of paint will be on 9th May 2026. The schedule for public participation will be announced via SEA Junction’s social media \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064520119499 \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seajunction/ \nLocation of the Mural: Thonglor House\, 205/2-3 Thong Lo\, Khlong Tan Nuea\, Watthana\, Bangkok 10110 (Map) \n \nFor more information\, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140  \nArtist Bio \nChuu Wai (Burmese: ခြူးဝေ; born 1992 in Yatsaut\, Shan State) is a painter\, performance artist and activist from Myanmar who has lived in exile in Paris following the 2021 Myanmar coup d’état. She has been active since 2008 when she began studying at the National University of Art and Culture (Mandalay) and Technological University (Mandalay). She has had solo and group exhibitions both in Myanmar and internationally including in London\, Paris\, New York\, Berlin\, Luxembourg\, Hong Kong and Canberra and often also gives art talks. She is a founder of ‘Young Dream’ under the Jefferson Center (Mandalay) which is a group organizing workshops and exhibitions for young artists and in Myanmar she is considered a media figure and a young influencer artist. \nSince 2015\, Chuu has been working on paintings which reflect her interest in the female identity when her artistic impulse found a new outlet after the sexual harassment of a guy on the street. This experience made her focus on gender issues and the condition of women in Myanmar today. The artist\, who is an engineer as well as a painter\, has created a series of works with many layers which conceal and reveal at the same time. For more information\, see further https://chuuwai.com \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, 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 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. More information at http://seajunction.org/. \nShip to Shore Rights South East Asia is a multi-country\, multi-annual initiative of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN)\, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with International Organization for Migration (IOM) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its overriding objective is to promote regular and safe labour migration and decent work for all migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South East Asia. For more information\, see https://shiptoshorerights.org/. \nInternational Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. For more information\, see https://www.ilo.org/. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/mural-creation-together-we-build/
LOCATION:Thonglor House – 205/2-3 Thong Lo\, Khlong Tan Nuea\, Watthana\, Bangkok 10110
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SUMMARY:61st #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates
DESCRIPTION:On 21 May 2026 at 4-5pm (Bangkok Time)\, SEA Junction in collaboration with media partners\, Mizzima and The Irrawaddy\, will hold the 61th#WhatsHappeninginMyanmr.This update is the aim of contributing to a greater understanding of the crisis situation there for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. \nSince March 2021\, Myanmar has been in turmoil as the Myanmar Army\, known as Tatmadaw\, detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint following a general election which Suu Kyi’s NLD party won by a landslide. The coup by General Min Aung Hlaing brought an end to a decade of semi-democratic rule and returned full power to the military. Courageously\, the population has been resisting and demanding the release of the imprisoned leaders and restoration of the democratic rule and the National Unity Government (NUG) has been formed by the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH)\, a group of elected lawmakers and members of parliament ousted in the coup. Economic collapse amid escalating conflict is making of Myanmar a failed state\, with many leaving the country in search of refuge and opportunities. The global community has overall condemned the coup and the military abuses\, but concerted diplomatic interventions are still too bland. Since then\, for four years now\, the population has been demanding the restoration of democracy and the release of the imprisoned leaders and all other political prisoners in spite of the military’s use of lethal force. Amidst the failure of the international community to respond and take action\, people are not giving up\, continuing their support for the opposition National Unity Government (NUG) in exile. Many young people have taken up arms and joined the armed struggle as a last recourse against dictatorship\, with many counting on the armed resistance by the People Defence Force and the Ethnic Armies gaining ground to eventually win the revolution. \nThe update aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the crisis situation in Myanmar for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. It is meant to be short informal dialogues with a speaker who provides an analysis of the latest events in the preceding two weeks for about 20 minutes before the moderator\, SEA Junction’s Founder and Director Rosalia Sciortino\, opens the floor for questions and answers. Our former speakers include Aung Zaw\, Founder and Director of The Irrawaddy; Khin Ohmar\, a well-known Peace and Security Advocate; Debbie Stothard\, an active promoter of human rights in Burma and the ASEAN regions; May Zin Thaw\, the founder of a local think tank institute Researchers’ Republic. On this May\, Toe Zaw Latt\, a secretary of IPCM will provide an analysis of the latest events. \nTo participate\, tune in for the monthly update planned for 21 May at 4-5pm (Bangkok Time) via Zoom ((Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004020088 ) and Facebook Live on our page: SEA Junction\, Mizzima-Myanmar News – English Edition\, and The Irrawaddy – English Edition. \n \nSpeaker Profile: \nToe Zaw Latt –Secretary General of the Independent Press Council Myanmar\, has been based in Thailand since September 2022\, conducting training programs for journalist in a “liberated area” in the mountains on the Thailand-Myanmar border. He has 20 years media management and journalism experience and participated in the 1988 nationwide uprising in Burma. He obtained BA (Business Administration) Bradford Uni UK\, MA (Asian Studies) Monash Uni Australia. \nOrganizers: \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, 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 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information\, see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nMedia Partners: \nMizzima \nMizzima\, derived from the Pali for middle or moderate and chosen for its inference of an unbiased and independent media\, was established in 1998 in New Delhi\, India\, by veterans of Myanmar’s 1988 pro-democracy uprising. Founder Soe Myint and co-founder Thin Thin Aung participated in the movement for democracy and they were in exile in India as refugees. Since its founding the aim of Mizzima has been to provide high quality news relating to Myanmar while contributing toward freedom of expression and the realization of an inclusive and democratic Myanmar for all the country’s peoples. For more info\, please see: https://www.mizzima.com/ \nThe Irrawaddy \nThe Irrawaddy is a leading source of reliable news\, information\, and analysis on Burma/Myanmar and the Southeast Asian region. From its inception in 1993\, The Irrawaddy has been an independent news media group\, unaffiliated with any political party\, organization or government. Founded in Thailand by a group of young Burmese activists who were forced to flee the persecution of the then military regime over the 1988 democracy uprisings\, The Irrawaddy has a strong belief in democracy\, and the crucial role of independent and accountable media for a democratic society. Since the opening up of the country in 2012\, The Irrawaddy was able to move to Myanmar and operate from within the country\, but it is now being threatened and its journalists are at grave risks as they continue reporting. For more information see: https://www.irrawaddy.com/about \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/61th-whatshappeninginmyanmar-monthly-updates/
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