One keynote speech, one exhibition, two research, five forums in “Hope In The Midst of Pain: The Endless Loop of Political Violence Through the Experience of Affected Individuals”

The event will be in Thai but simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided.

Location: The Jim Thompson Art Center

24-25 May 2024

🔵24 May 2024

📍Keynote Speech

10.30-11.30 AM  “Transitional Justice in the context of Thailand” by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Prajak Kongkirati, Faculty of Political Scuence, Thammasat University

📍Presentation and Book Launch

11.30-12.30 AM Presentation of ”I Just Want to Live in Peace: Transitional Justice and Voices from Affected Individuals by Political Violence and Policy Recommendations” by Nattamon Supornvate and Phanuphong Chueliang,  Cross Cultural Foundation

1.00-2.00 PM Book Launch of the Thai Edition of the Transitional Justice Handbook by Indria Fernida, Asia Justice and Rights 

📍1st Forum

2.00-3.30 PM “6 October 1976 to Modern Day Protests: The role of the state in human rights violations from the past to the present”

Speakers

• Somboon Muangklam, Advisor to the Minister of Justice
• Boontan Tansuthepvirawong, National Human Rights Commission
• Nikorn Chamnong, The Amnesty Comittee
• Poonsuk Poonsukcharoen, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights
• Sitanan Satsaksit, Activist
• Noppasin Treelayapewat, Activist

Moderator: Prakaidao Phurksakasemsuk, Cross Cultural Foundation

📍2nd Forum

3.45-5.15 PM “Forum 2: 20 years of conflict: the path of truth seeking, reparation, and prosecution of the deep south conflict”

Speakers

• Chaturon Chaisang, Chair of the Parliament’s committee on promoting peace in the Deep South
• Asama Mungkornchai, Assistant Professor,Political Science, Prince of Songkla University
• Araesoh Ayohsae, Tak Bai case lawyer (Muslim Attorney Centre Foundation) 
• Anchana Heemmina, Duayjai Group

Moderator: Pornpen Khongkachonkiet, Cross Cultural Foundation

🔵 25 May 2024

📍3rd Forum

2.15-3.00 PM “Empowering Narratives: Art and History by the People, for the People”

Speakers

• Gerda Liebmann 
• Indria Fernida, Asia Justice and Rights 
• Anon Chawalawan, Museum of Contemporary History

Moderator: Nattamon Supornvate, Cross Cultural Foundation

📍4th Forum

3.00-3.40 PM “Diary of the People Tour”

Speakers

• Artists from “Let  Art Heals” Workshop

📍5th Forum

4.30-6.00 PM “Spotlight on People’s Amnesty: Justice Still Pending”

Speakers

• Yingcheep Atchanont, iLaw
• Patsaravalee Tanakitvibulpon, Activist
• Sasinan Thamnithinan, Member of the House of Representatives
• Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang, Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University

Moderator: Nasree Phumkuea, ThumbRights

How to get to The Jim Thompson Art Center

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ftthngqu83xei4x97

1. By BTS: National Stadium Exit 1 (Walk 3 minutes) Turn right into Soi Kasemsan 2.

2. By Saen Saeb Boat: Hua Chang Pier (Walk 3 minutes)

Parking lot is available.

Register at https://forms.gle/ziFmFy7SWuVjufxo8