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June 2023
Victim/Survivor Justice: Confronting Sex Trafficking Cases from Thailand to Europe and the United States
From 2016-2021, an international sex trafficking scheme was exposed trafficking hundreds of Thai women across Europe and the US. In 2021, 36 defendants in the US were sentenced for engaging in crimes related to human trafficking. The Thai Community Development Center was the community-based organization working with the US Prosecution and Investigation team and has modeled survivor-centered approaches to social services and access to justice for nearly three decades. Panida Rzonca and Tonya Price will detail lessons learned from the…
Find out more »Film Screening and Discussion “Lotus Sports Club”
Filmed in Cambodia over the course of five years, Lotus Sports Club, is an inspiring coming-of-age story that centres around Leak, a teenage trans man who plays football in the under-21s women’s team of Kampong Chhnang, and Pa Vann, the coach and father-figure to Leak and other LGBTQ+ players on the team. 62-year-old Pa Vann established the football team in 2009 to encourage solidarity among straight, lesbian and gender-diverse players. Opening also his home to the more vulnerable, outcasted teenagers…
Find out more »July 2023
32nd #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates by Debbie Stothard
On 12 July 2023 at 4-5 pm (Bangkok Time), SEA Junction in collaboration with Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) will hold the 32nd #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates. This updated series was started soon after the coup d’état in Myanmar with the aim to contribute to a greater understanding of the crisis situation there for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. Since February 2021, Myanmar has been in turmoil as the Myanmar Army, known as…
Find out more »Enchanted Capitalism and Queer Rituals: A Conversation with Peter A. Jackson
The event will feature a discussion based on the two books "Capitalism Magic Thailand: Modernity with Enchantment" and "Deities and Divas: Queer Ritual Specialists in Myanmar, Thailand and Beyond". Peter A. Jackson, the author and editor of the respective books, will lead the discussion taking place on 15 July 2023 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at SEA Junction. Following the discussion, there will be an engaging Q&A session for audiences to further explore the issues. In "Capitalism Magic Thailand," Jackson…
Find out more »Dialogue Forum 1 l Year 4 Environmental Policies and Challenges in the New Politics (in Thai)
In times when society has become widened with gaps and differences of views and opinions, one issue could be escalated into a crisis if there are no platforms available for appropriate discussion among all concerned. The media, while informing and inspiring their audience, could also take a role in educating and facilitating the public by providing such platforms to help “bridge the gap” and “connect the dots” to create the big picture for better understanding in the society. Realising such…
Find out more »Covid Precarity จากมุมมองมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ไทย
12.30 – 13.00 น. ลงทะเบียน 13.00 – 13.10 น. กล่าวเปิดงาน “Covid Precarity จากมุมมองมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ไทย” โดย รศ.ดร.สุรเดช โชติอุดมพันธ์ หัวหน้าโครงการเวทีวิจัยมนุษยศาสตร์ ระยะที่ 8 ภายใต้การสนับสนุนงบประมาณจากสำนักงานการวิจัยแห่งชาติ (วช.) 13.10 – 13.30 น. มอง Covid 19 และสังคมไทยผ่านเลนส์ Precarity โดย รศ.ดร.มรกต ไมยเออร์ หัวหน้าชุดโครงการโรคระบาดไร้พรมแดน : ภูมิทัศน์ความเปลี่ยนแปลงของสังคมไทยร่วมสมัย 13.30 – 14.30 น. “Covid Precarity กับภาวะข้ามชาติ - แรงงานเมียนมา/ธุรกิจจีน/ล่ามการแพทย์” โดย รศ.ดร.มรกต ไมยเออร์ สถาบันวิจัยภาษาและวัฒนธรรมเอเชีย มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ผศ.ดร.ชาดา เตรียมวิทยา คณะศิลปศาสตร์ สถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง ดร.กรญาณ์ เตชะวงค์เสถียร สถาบันวิจัยภาษาและวัฒนธรรมเอเชีย มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ดร.ณรงเดช พันธะพุมมี สถาบันวิจัยภาษาและวัฒนธรรมเอเชีย มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล 14.30 – 15.20 น. “Covid Precarity กับแรงงานสร้างสรรค์ในอุตสาหกรรมภาพยนตร์และสกรีนไทย” โดย ดร.วิกานดา พรหมขุนทอง สถาบันวิจัยภาษาและวัฒนธรรมเอเชีย มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ผศ.วราภรณ์ มนต์ไตรเวศย์ คณะโบราณคดี มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร ดร.พสิษฐ์ ปานแร่…
Find out more »Film Screening and Discussion “Are We Murdering the Mekong?”
The documentary film "Murdering the Mekong" shines a spotlight on the once-mighty Mekong River, which is plagued by a relentless series of dams and now pleads for mercy, and an opportunity to rebound from the devastating impacts of hydropower. The film will be screened and discussed on 25 July 2023, 6.00-7.30 pm at SEA Junction, 4th floor, BACC. This special screening will feature an extended version of the original 2022 production, including recently filmed footage that adds depth and completeness…
Find out more »Southeast Asia Mini Book and Craft Fair
Once a month, SEA Junction holds a mini book and craft fair focusing on Southeast Asia. For the books, three kinds of books are available: New books given in consignment from recognized publishers with an interest in the countries of Southeast Asia including Silkworm Book and River Book from Thailand, ISEAS from Singapore and Yayasan Pustaka Obor from Indonesia. As a special highlight this month, there's a restocking of books from Thai publishers. New and used books that are double…
Find out more »August 2023
Mini Exhibition “In Nature We Trust: World Within Wardrobe”
The mini exhibition "In Nature We Trust: World Within Wardrobe" will feature present a select collection of artworks by Intan Anggita Pratiwie, a talented artist from Indonesia. This exhibition is an extension of her thought-provoking book with the same title, which delves into the fascinating realm of sustainable fashion and the conscious dressing-up culture. Following its successful showcase in Japan, as part of her Asia Tour, the exhibition is now making its way to Thailand with a special theme centered…
Find out more »Book Discussion “World Within Wardrobe”
The mini exhibition "In Nature We Trust: World Within Wardrobe" will feature present a select collection of artworks by Intan Anggita Pratiwie, a talented artist from Indonesia. This exhibition is an extension of her thought-provoking book with the same title, which delves into the fascinating realm of sustainable fashion and the conscious dressing-up culture. Following its successful showcase in Japan, as part of her Asia Tour, the exhibition is now making its way to Thailand with a special theme centered…
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