Thailand Trip 2023

International Relations students engaging with experts, academics, and UN officials during Keck’s Winter 2023 trip to Thailand.

Visisted Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun—as well as other city sights such as markets and ethnic minority neighborhoods. This is a great tour for first-time visitors to Bangkok as students were able to learn about the culture and religions of Thailand.
Lecture was given by by Dr.Thuttai Keeratipongpaiboon, Director of International Strategy and Coordination Division at the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Presentation on "ASEAN Payment Connectivity" with the introduction of regional integration by Mr. Pariwat Kanithasen, Deputy Director, Payments Systems Policy Department. Students also visited the Bank of Thailand’s Museum, a learning center about currency/monetary system development in Thailand.
Presentation “Thailand’s History, Society, and Politics: Evolution, Development and Prospects” by Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak.
Presentation “EU-ASEAN Relations: Normative Bases, Prospects, and Challenges” by Professor Natthanan Kunnamas.
Presentation “Human Rights/Human Security and Asean” by Professor Kasira Cheeppensook.
The UN Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN/ESCAP) presented an overview of UN/ESCAP and Economic and Social Survey by Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development.
Presentation “Economic Policies for an Inclusive Recovery and Development” by Professor Bunyasiri.
Private tour to Kanchanaburi Erawan Waterfall and elephant care.

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