The 1st SEAMEO YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM 1-4 October 2014 ,

A SEAMEO College Initiative Content

2 Program 4 Concept Note 14 Speakers 23 Profile of Participants 40 Practical information 45 Directory Program

Day 1, 1st October: Developing Future Leaders of Opening Ceremonies 8.30-10.00 Opening Remarks Welcome Speech Keynote Speech Introduction of Participants Break 10.00-10.30 (1) Concepts and facets of leadership 10.30-11.15 (2) Team leadership and learning dynamics 11.15-12.00 Q&A for Sessions 1 & 2 12.00-12.15 Lunch 12.15-13.15 (3) Leadership of 21st century global citizens 13.15-14.00 Q&A for Session 3 14.00-14.15 Break 14.15-14.45 Workshop 1: Leadership in action 14.45-15.45 Workshop 2: Imagining an “ideal” leader 15.45-16.45 Welcome Dinner 18.30

Day 2, 2nd October: Effective Professional Values and Ethics (4) Core values in ethics and professional 8.30-9.15 responsibility Q&A for Session 4 9.15-9.30 Break 9.30-9.45 (5) Professional ethics a. Education 9.45-10.30 b. Media and communication 10.30-11.15 c. Business 11.15-12.00 Q&A for Sessions 5.a, 5.b, 5.c 12.00-12.15 Lunch 12.15-13.15

2 d. Information technology 13.15-14.00 e. Arts, culture, & entertainment 14.00-14.45 Q&A for sessions 5.d & 5.e 14.45-15.00 Break 14:45-15.00 Workshop 3: Professional values in the real world 15.00-16.00

Day 3, 3rd October: Site visits The Royal Chitrada Projects 8.30-12.30 Lunch 12.30-13.30 Kudi Chin community 13.30-16.45

Day 4, 4th October: Managing the Development of a Changing World Film screening: The 11th Hour (2007) 8.30-10.30 Break 10.30-10.45 (6) Sustainable development: the critical role of 10.45-11.30 the private sector (7) Sustainable environmental management 11.30-12.15 Q&A for Sessions 6 & 7 12.15-13.00 Lunch 13.00-14.00 (8) Multi-lingual communication 14.00-14.45 (9) Cultural appreciation and intercultural 14.45-15.15 understanding Q&A for Sessions 8 & 9 15.15-15.30 Break 15.30-15.45 (10) The role of young leaders in the ASEAN 15.45-16.30 socio-cultural community Q&A for Session 10 16.30-16.45 Closing ceremonies · Distribution of certificates · Closing speech

3 Concept Note

BACKGROUND

To help achieve the ASEAN issues and concerns, namely: Community (AEC) in 2015, a) bridging regional divides; SEAMEO (Southeast Asian b) accelerating the process of Ministers of Education creating a ‘common space’ for Organization) aligned and education in Southeast Asia; intensified its initiatives to and c) social needs and market foster human and intellectual demand signalling systems for connectivity, which is also technical manpower. congruent with the ADB’s (Asian Development Bank) Regional SEAMEO College comprises Cooperation and Integration four modules, one of which is Strategy. SEAMEO and the “Learning and Innovation Forum ADB signed a memorandum for Youth Leaders” (Module of understanding in 2013 to 4). This module focuses on facilitate the development of developing ‘new leaders’ who regional cooperation programmes, will take future leadership roles including assistance from ADB in education, science, culture and the Government of Japan, and other initiatives in Southeast through the Japan Fund for Asia and beyond. The SEAMEO Poverty Reduction (JFPR), to Regional Centre for Archaeology SEAMEO. The main initiative under and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA), this cooperation is the SEAMEO the designated lead centre for College, a high-level policy and Module 4, will organize the first strategy forum among education “SEAMEO Youth Leadership leaders and practitioners. Forum” from the 1st to the 4th of SEAMEO College focuses on three October 2014 in Bangkok. major regional and cross-cutting

4 Rationale

The World Bank estimates that and socio-economic growth by globally there are 1.5 billion young harnessing the youths’ dynamism people (defined as persons aged and idealism. Development efforts between 15 and 24 ), the highest are not only made effective but number ever in history. As of also made more sustainable if the 2010, more than 60 percent of the youth have a sense of ownership world’s youth live in Asia Pacific, of their societies’ futures. For the about 15 percent (or nearly 110 youth to participate fully in society, million) of which is in Southeast now and especially in the future, Asia. The so-called “youth their values and skills have to align bulge” presents opportunities for with the vision of a society that countries to maximize their human is culturally sensitive, politically capital in pursuing their social and inclusive, and environmentally economic development goals. On caring. the other hand, failing to prepare the future generation of citizens SEAMEO being the lead – as workers, businessmen, organization in developing parents, and community Southeast Asia’s human capital leaders – have serious costs on has a critical role in ensuring that governments. Not meeting the the region’s youth are equipped youth’s expectations to have with the skills, knowledge, and gainful employment or to be able attitudes that prepare them to to participate in political decision- become leaders of the next making have the danger of generations. The forum will thus fostering social discontent. serve as one of the catalysts for the effective engagement Societies today have to tap the of young people in steering the enormous potential of young course of Southeast Asia’s future people in contributing positively development. to efforts in poverty reduction

5 Overall Objectives

The “SEAMEO Youth Leadership Form” aims at providing a regional platform for youth representatives from Southeast Asia to build their leadership skills and strengthen their capacity to contribute to the ASEAN community now and in the future. Specifically, it aims to:

1. Foster cross-cultural networking among participants who are interested in further developing their leadership skills and in initiating projects in their communities

2. Develop the youth representatives’ understanding of the dynamics of leading communities and organizations

3. Promote 21st century life skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking 4. Enhance shared understanding of professional ethics and civic responsibility

5. Supplement the youth’s knowledge of current issues concerning the environment and the overall development process

6. Provide a space for the youth to voice their viewpoints on the current and future state of their communities and of Southeast Asia

7. Develop the participant’s outlook on inter-cultural understanding and cooperation in the ASEAN region

6 Themes The forum will focus on the three key themes of leadership, professionalism, and managing sustainable development. These themes only serve as broad guides for the topics of discussion; therefore, rather than looking at them as distinct forum strands, they are in fact inter- woven and complementary.

Theme 1: Developing Future Leaders of Southeast Asia

This theme facilitates the conversation about young people’s understanding and definitions of leadership. It will underscore the complex processes of exercising good leadership skills such as how leaders should listen to, and take into account, multiple stakeholders’ interests. To illustrate that leadership is a two-way street, collaboration in teams will likewise be highlighted in this theme. Further, twenty-first century skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and citizenship will be introduced along with examples of pathways for such skills to be practised by leaders. This theme will thus offer opportunities for the participants to ponder on how they see themselves as leaders in an interconnected, dynamic, and collaborative ASEAN region. Plenary sessions in this theme include:

a. Concepts and Facets of Leadership b. Team Leadership and Team Dynamics c. Leadership of 21st Century Global Citizens

Theme 2: Effective Professional Values and Skills

While professionalism encompasses multiple traits, this theme will focus on ethical behaviour, which is deemed as the foundation of professional integrity. As youths in the cusp of transitioning from the school to the workplace, it is critical that they have relevant values to navigate the professional world. Speakers from multiple fields such as the media,

7 medicine, and the arts will expound on the desired ethical conduct in their occupations. Plenary sessions in this theme include:

a. Core Values in Ethics and Professional Responsibility b. Examples of Professional Ethics

Theme 3: Managing the Development of a Changing World

The changing world will be generally defined by rapid economic growth and increasing cultural interconnectivity. As future leaders, ASEAN’s youth should have a nuanced understanding of development as not just of rapid economic growth but one that is cognizant of its impact on communities and the ecology. This theme attempts to provoke the youth’s reflections on how economic growth should be guided by the principles of sustainable development. It will also delve into how development could be inclusive and equitable. Lastly, to become effective in their professions in the context of an inter-connected ASEAN, this theme will highlight models of effective intercultural communication. It will conclude by engaging the youth’s collective vision of an interconnected and integrated ASEAN community. Plenary sessions in this theme include:

a. Sustainable Development b. Sustainable Environmental Management c. Multi-lingual Communication d. Intercultural Appreciation and Understanding

Under Theme 3, the forum will have two site visits in the vicinity of Bangkok. These projects and initiatives highlight community participation and sustainable practices:

a.) The Royal Chitrada Projects, Dusit Palace, Bangkok and b.) Kudi Chin multicultural community, Thonburi, Bangkok.

8 Conceptual Framework: The SEAMEO Youth Leader Hat

The Forum uses a holistic deep understanding of, and approach when talking about sensitivity to, the complexity and leadership. While leaders critical issues of their societies must have strong core skills, or organizations when trying to attitudes, and values in order to exercise leadership. become effective, beyond that they should be able to function Conceptually, therefore, the successfully within the context Forum will attempt to enhance of their environment, be it their the core leadership qualities communities, organizations, or of the youth (the so-called the ASEAN region. For them individual sphere) and then to do that, they must have a orient their leadership towards

9 the broader concerns of their is not a protective gear but a communities and the ASEAN way of seeing, a point of view. region (the so-called contextual It is through the inter-connected sphere). The first two days of approaches of inter-cultural the Forum will focus primarily on understanding, sustainable the individual sphere; and then development, and building an the second half of the Forum will ASEAN community that the zoom in on the contextual sphere, young people of the Forum will primarily how to manage the dedicate their potentials. In doing changes in the region. so they must be guided by a strong foundation of leadership, Taken together, the SEAMEO youth 21st century skills, and ethics leadership framework is akin to and values. The top of the hat is wearing a hat, an indispensable building the ASEAN community traditional wear among farmers in with inter-cultural understanding ASEAN. The “hat” that SEAMEO and sustainable development Youth Leaders wear, however, being its supporting structures.

10 Methodology

The forum will adopt participatory methods to raise awareness, stimulate creativity, innovation, and engagement of the participants. Activities shall include lectures, workshops, group discussions, and site visits. The lecturers and speakers shall provide informed perspectives on leadership and critical issues in the ASEAN. It will also solicit the youth’s viewpoints on leadership, professionalism, and sustainable development through their interaction with the speakers and with each other.

Target Participants

Participants from each SEAMEO-member country ( Darussalam, , , Lao PDR, , , , , Thailand, Timor Leste, and ) will be selected to join the “SEAMEO Youth Leadership Forum”. The desired participants are those who are at the junction of their education and career; therefore, priority will be given to senior university students or those who have just graduated from university in the previous academic year. Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated strong leadership characteristics while in school or as members of their community. A cross-section of different career fields – such as law, engineering, science, arts, media, medicine, etc. – will be represented in the forum.

Expected Outcomes

1. Enhanced leadership skills of youth representatives 2. Strengthened professional values of youths transitioning to the world of work 3. Improved knowledge of sustainable development 4. Better understanding and appreciation of the ASEAN Community

11 About SEAMEO and SEAMEO SPAFA

provide regional leadership in human resource development and diverse expertise that they offer in education, culture, health, environment, and agriculture and natural resources.

The SEAMEO Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (www.seameo-spafa.org) was constituted in 1985 to promote awareness, appreciation, and wise of the cultural heritage of Southeast Asia. Its work is guided by the principle of sustainable development that benefits communities and raise the quality of life of the people of the The SEAMEO Asian Ministers of region and beyond. It specializes Education Organization (www. in the fields of archaeology, seameo.org) is a regional museology, visual and performing intergovernmental organization arts, and cultural resource established in 1965 among management. SEAMEO SPAFA governments of Southeast Asian is advancing mutual knowledge countries to promote regional and understanding through cooperation in education, science, collaboration and partnership with and culture in the region. Its 11 field specialists, communities, member-countries include Brunei the youth, educators, artists, and Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, policy makers. Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, SEAMEO SPAFA has had key Timor Lete, and Vietnam. Over the programmes that specifically past four decades, SEAMEO has targeted the youth. In 2008 and developed 20 specialist institutions 2009, it conducted six “Youth, throughout Southeast Asia which Culture, and Development”

12 workshops that benefitted 225 sculptures, etc.) in delivering the young participants from SEAMEO- youth’s message regarding climate member countries. The workshops change mitigation and adaptation. encouraged young people to Over 160 delegates from 17 become active participants in countries in the Asia-Pacific their countries’ development region participated in the forum. process. In 2011, SEAMEO SPAFA The “SEAMEO Youth Leadership held the “Asia Pacific Forum: Forum”, therefore, is consistent Youth Action on Climate Change” with SEAMEO SPAFA’s vision of that highlighted the use of the engaging the youth in shaping the creative arts (e.g. films, posters, future of their communities and the story-telling, puppetry, music, Southeast Asian region.

13 Speakers Keynote Speaker

Dr Sumet Tantivejakul

Dr Sumet Tantivejakul was born in Phetchaburi Province. He earned his Baccalaureat Philosophie at Academie de Montpelier, Diploma in Political Science at Grenoble University; and PhD in Political Science at Montpelier University. He also received a certificate in Economic Planning from the International Publique Administration Institute, Paris and the Economic Development Institute, World Bank, Washington DC. From 1994 to 1996 he was the Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Board and the Royal Development Projects Board. From 1993 to 1999 he was the Secretary-General of the Royal Development Projects Board.

Among his honors are: Honorary Shield for “Role Person of the Year 1994” from the Statesman General Foundation; Award for Outstanding Civil Affairs Administrator 1995 (Gold Garuda) from the Civil Affairs Association; and Plaque of Honor for Excellence in Loyalty and Honesty from the Office of the Commission of Counter Corruption.

Dr Sumet Tantivejakul has also received numerous royal decorations such as: Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand (1991); Knight Grand Commander (Second Class, higher grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao (1994); Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (1994); and Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao (2002).

Dr Sumet Tantivejakul is currently a Committee Member and Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation, which supports the implementation of Royally-initiated and other development projects. The Chaipattana Foundation also promotes the development of social and economic welfare activities to improve the quality of life of the people and to enable them to become self-reliant.

14 Speakers’ Profiles (In alphabetical order)

Dr Chung Utak

Dr. Chung Utak is the Assistant Secretary General and Director of Strategic Programs Division Korean National Commission for UNESCO, and is also Director of the Korea UNESCO Institute for Peace and Development (KUI), Korean National Commission for UNESCO. He is an adjunct professor in Graduate School of International Studies of Sogang University, Seoul. He received his PHD degree in from Political Science, Sogang University, Korea.

From August 1993 until February 1995, he worked as an associate expert in the International Commission on Education for the Twenty First Century in the UNESCO Education Sector at Paris. During September 2000- July 2002, he was a visiting scholar in the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies in University of California, San Diego, USA.

He is currently the Director of the UNESCO Asia Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding (APCIEU), a long-time partner of SEAMEO and SEAMEO SPAFA in many programs.

Dr Djati Mardiatno

Dr Djati Mardiatno is a lecturer at the Geography Faculty and Director of the Research Centre for Disaster (PSBA) Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

He also serves as Vice Director of Master Program for Planning and Management of Watershed and Coastal Area in his faculty. His researches are focused on environmental geomorphology and disaster risk studies, therefore his activities are mainly dealing with disaster risk management.

He has published many scientific paper, mainly related to disaster studies, such as: Multi-hazards risk assessment using Spatial Multi Criteria Evaluation (SMCE) method: a case study in Pacitan City, East

15 Java, Indonesia; Multirisk Assessment of Disasters in Parangtritis Coastal Area, Indonesia, to name but a few.

Dr Han Geon Soo

Dr Han Geon Soo had been working closely with UNESCO APCEIU and has invaluable expertise in Education for International Understanding. Currently, he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cultural Anthropology at Kangwon National University (KNU), the republic of Korea.

Among his relevant experience concerning education for international understanding are: Chair of the Centre for Multicultural Studies, KNU; Vice President of Korean Society for EIU; Committee Member of the, Multicultural Education Policy, MOE, Republic of Korea.

Mr Hasanain Juaini

Mr Hasanain Juaini is a Ramon Magsaysay Awardee in 2011 for the field of inclusive education. The recognition is hinged on his establishment of the Nurul Maramain Putri Marmada in West Lombok, a girls’ school with a learner-centered approach and a pluralist orientation wherein the students are encouraged to think critically and pursue their ambitions. Mr Juaini encourages community participation in the education of the students. He is highly recognized in his efforts to promote integrated education in his community, amidst some resistance and criticisms.

Mr Jo Jan Paul J Penol

A multi awarded young leader, at the age of 23, Mr Jo Jan Paul J. Peñol has received Outstanding Leader for Politics and Governance 2011 award from the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP); Ayala Young Leader 2011 award from the Ayala Group of Companies; Ninoy and Cory Aquino Young Leader 2011 from the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation (NCAF); and Pambansang Gawad sa Ulirang Kabataan (National Award for Exemplary Youth) 2008 award from the Department of Education (DepED).

16 He founded the Juniors for Progress Movement 11 years ago. Through the organization, many people from Ilo-ilo were able to go to school through scholarships which he himself solicited from the private sector. Mr Jo Jan Paul J. Penol is currently the Commissioner, Visayas Representative, of the National Youth Commission of the Philippines.

Dr Kasititorn Pooparadai

Dr Kasititorn Pooparadai earned her Phd in Science and Technology Policy at the Universityof Manchester; MSc in Science and Technology Policy at University of Sussex; and BA in Political Science at Mahawitthayalai. She is currently the Senior Division Director of the Policy Research Division at the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). The NSTDA is the umbrella organization that plans and executes four mandated missions: research and development, technology transfer, human resources development, and infrastructure development.

Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn

Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn was the former editor-at-large of The Nation, an English language daily based in Bangkok, where he worked for nearly 30 years.

He served as a special assistant to Secretary General of Asean from 1994-95. He was a jury member of UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize from 2000-2005 and as the jury’s president from 2005-007.

From 1998-2013, he served as the chair of Southeast Asian Press Alliance. He was a Reuter Fellow at Oxford University from 1993-1994 and Nieman Fellow at Harvard University from 2000-2001. He is also a senior fellow at Chulalongkorn University’s Institute of Security and International Studies.

Currently, he writes commentaries for The Nation, the Straits Times, Irrawaddy and Asia News Network.

17 Mr Ky-Anh Nguyen

Mr Nguyen Ky Anh is an Assistant Director of the Socio-Cultural Cooperation Directorate, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Department, ASEAN Secretariat. He leads the Culture and Information Division, and also serves as Head of the Education, Youth and Training Division of the Directorate. Amongst others, he is currently focusing on measures to realize the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Blueprint

Dr Myung-goo Kang

Dr Myung-goo Kang earned a PhD in Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin and MA in Political Science from Sogang University, Seoul. He has previously been the Head Researcher at the Korea Research Institute for Local Public Administration; Dean, College of Social Sciences, Ajou University; Dean Graduate School of International Studies, Ajou University; and President of the University Council, Ajou University. He was a Visiting Scholar at the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, Seattle in 1998-1999 and at the Institute of Latin American Studies, University of Texas at Austin in 2007-2008.

He has taught courses in national development planning, third world development, citizen participation, urban politics and administration, inter-governmental relations, local autonomy, and Korean government. He is currently undergoing a three-year-term research entitle ‘In Search of a New Democratic Local Governance Model: compromising the public and private interests via secondary association’.

Dr Myung-goo Kang is presently a Professor at the Department of Public Administration, College of Sciences, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.

18 Ms Natchawi Wadman

Ms Natchawi Wadman has a Master’s in Social Work from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts and has a certificate in the Harvard University-affiliated program of Urban Leadership.

She has been working close to 3 years as the Program Manager of the Life Skills Development Program with the Right to Play Thailand Foundation, a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity.

She represented Right To Play in Next Step Conference 2014 in New Delhi, India: a forum for exchanges of ideas and concrete ways in which to make effective Sport for Development programs.

Mr Nattorn Sornvai

Mr Nattorn Somvai holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Economics from one of Thailand’s top university, Chulalongkorn University. He is the Training Officer of the Life Skills Development Program with the Right to Play Thailand Foundation, where he is responsible for composing and leading trainings for teachers, coaches, and partners on using sports and activity to develop life skills.

In August this year, Mr. Somvai was nominated as representative to participate in Youth as Leader Program in Gwangju, Korea on using Sport for Development along with 31 other youth leaders from 16 countries.

Assoc Prof Dr Sooksan Kantabutra

As a recipient of Mahidol University’s Most Internationally Cited Researcher Award, Dr Sooksan Kantabutra completed his PhD at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Prior to joining CMMU in 2002, Dr Kantabutra worked with a global

19 consulting firm where he advised multinational corporations on leadership and change for several years, after graduating with an MBA from McCallum Graduate School of Business in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, the USA.

Internationally, Dr. Kantabutra has been an International Research Fellow of Institute for Sustainable Leadership in Australia and Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change, Hong Kong Institute of Education in China.

Professor Kantabutra has actively published in international journals and textbooks in the area of vision-based and sustainable leadership. His journal articles and book chapters have been used by leading business schools and practitioners throughout the world. His significant contribution to the field of strategy and leadership is a theory of organizational vision that bridges the gap among the prevailing vision- based leadership theories.

Dr Suwilai Premsrirat

Dr Suwilai Premsrirat has a PhD in Linguistics from Moansh University, Australia. She is the Founding Director of the Resource Center for Documentation, Revitalization and Maintenance of Endangered Languages and Cultures, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University, Thailand. She has researched ethnic minority languages in Thailand and its neighbors since 1975.

Under her direction, Mahidol University staffs have facilitated language revitalization and education programs in 23 minority languages. She is a recipient of the Mahidol Award for Outstanding Research (2001), the National Research Council of Thailand Outstanding Research Award (2006), and the Comité International Permanent des Linguist Award for Endangered Language Research (2008).

Since 2006 she has directed the Pattani Malay-Thai Multilingual Education Project in Southern Thailand.

20 Dr Teerapon Tanomsakyut

Dr Teerapon Tanomsakyut has more than 10 years’ experience in innovation management, strategic management and quality improvement. He manages a continuous flow of technological and product innovation to accelerate and facilitate product design and startups. He also proposes, supports, and manages mid-term strategic and special new product development projects.

He earned his PhD in Technopreneurship and Innovation Management from Chulalongkorn University and Master’s degree in Engineering Management from RMIT University, Australia.

Dr Teerapon is currently the Assistant to the CEO at True Corporation, a position he has held since 2008. He is likewise the Leader of the Innovation Center at True Corporation. Previously he was the Deputy Director of the said center. He was also SVP of International Trade at Central Millennium; Business Process Improvement Senior Specialist at Central Pattana; and Process Improvement Senior Specialist at Kasikorn Bank.

Mr Witwisit Hiranyawongkul

Mr Witwisit Hiranyawongkul’s first big break in movies was throughLove of Siam of Siam, released in 2007. From his widely acclaimed work in that movie, he was nominated Best Actor in the Thailand National Film Association Awards and the Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards. For the same film, he won Best Actor in the Chalermthai Awards and Popular New Artist at the Channel V Music Video Awards. His first foray into films was followed by a string of hit movies such as 4 Romance (2008), Old Pals (2011), Home (2012), and Threesome (2014).

He is also a successful musician, having contributed to The Love of Siam’s original sound track and leading his band August, which has since released two records, Radiodrome in 2008 and Light in the Dark in 2011.

21 He has also acted in theater, with such works as Chui Chai Sanayha (2013) and Cacophonies (2014).

Mr Witwisit has written for such magazines as Attitude, Elle, and Elle Men.

Despite his varied pursuits, Mr Witwisit has successfully finished Film Studies at the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Thammasat University.

22 Profile of Participants BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Ak Hj Ahmad Fadillah Akhbar, or better known as Agee Ahmed, is a 24 years old, a Brunei- Indonesian. He graduated from Universiti Brunei Darussalam in 2013 with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology with honors and currently doing his Master of Teaching in Sociology at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education. He is currently the Vice President (Initiatives and Advancement) of Universiti Brunei Darussalam Guild of Graduates AGEE (Gild Siswazah). An avid youth worker, he has been involved in and initiated various youth projects in AHMED Brunei Darussalam. He is one of the founders of Life Skills Training (LESTARI) and HIV and AIDS Awareness Program for Peer and Youth (HAPPY), He is also the co-founder of Youth Organizational and Leadership Opportunities Program (YOLO). He was appointed as Commonwealth Youth Regional Youth Caucus for Brunei Darussalam from 2012- 2014, an executive member of Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council, former Head of International Relations and Culture, Universiti Brunei Darussalam Students Representative Council 2010/2011, co-founder of Universiti Brunei Darussalam International Students Association and Co-Founder of Universiti Brunei Darussalam Green Club.

Muhammad Nuh @ Abdul Aziz Johari is currently a third year business student undergoing a Bachelor course in Business and Administration in Lim Kok Wing University (Brunei Darussalam campus). He has held the position as a Wealth Manager in one of the multinational organizations, HSBC, in Brunei Darussalam. From the basic concepts of the organizational structure to the complex relationship of politics, leadership, communications Ziez and the global economy, he was totally captured by the beauty of how the whole system operates. Johar In addition to being active academically, he is also involved in the entertainment industry in Brunei

24 Darussalam. He started a singing and hosting career at the age of 10. One of his first TV programs was with RTB called “Xpressi”, a 15 episodes TV program. Since then, his career in the entertainment industry has started to blossom. He was involved in many singing and hosting TV programs mainly associated with RTB which include GRID 2012 (a MOU program between Singapore and Brunei Darussalam), P2F finalist for season 2, the first runner up for Akira-RTB Talentine back in 2010, one of the guest artists for Anugerah RTB in 2012 (RTB Award), and a few other programs.

CAMBODIA

Eng Chandy is a graduate of Law from the Royal University of Law and Economics, her dream is to be a high-ranking leader in Cambodia. She trained under the Harpswell Foundation, learning about leadership and empowering women. The more leadership skills she gained, the bigger her interest in empowering women with leadership roles became. Leadership skills can strengthen Eng women’s capacity for positive social changes. She works toward convincing men to understand Chandy the importance of women becoming leaders. As an Academic Team Leader at the Harpswell Foundation, she created a program to increase the women residents of Harpswell’s leadership capacities through a study of famous women throughout history. She connected Harpswell women with young women networks. As Cambodian Young Women Empowerment Network’s Vice Chair, she empowers women with programs such as radio shows, events targeting corruption, and debating topics on the importance of women in society. She is a Program Officer of Advocacy and Networking at Gender and Development for Cambodia. Her work involves helping women understand their legal rights.

25 Say Sivutha has recently graduated from the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL) with a major in International Studies. He recently held the post Secretariat Assistant at the Asian Red Cross Red Crescent HIV/ AIDs Network (ART). His leadership experience stems from working at the ART network wheree he was tasked to organize one regional forum, which was held in Bangkok, Thailand, attended by SAY delegates from more than 10 countries in Asia. His SIVUTHA interest is reading books on international relations or global politics. He also enjoys having discussions among peers to exchange views on any topics ranging from social issues, economic issues to political issues.

Veng Kimly is a third year student of an undergraduate program of the Social Work Department at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. When she was in year one, she served as a vice class monitor. Her roles were to facilitate and organize the class and share information to classmates. In year two, she stopped serving as a vice class monitor because she wanted others to experience this work and she also had another Kimly responsibility as a team leader of a reading group. For her field study, she had experience as a facilitator of children in Maryknoll Seedling of Hope (Youth). Currently, she just finished an internship at World Vision. Her interests include social events, teamwork activities and surfing the internet.

26 INDONESIA

Abyan Irzaldy is a student at one of the oldest and the leading medical schools in Indonesia, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University. He is currently in the last semester of a Bachelor of Medicine degree program. Abyan is a representative of Airlangga University in the Professional Exchange of International Federation of Medical Students Association. His interest in diabetology brought him an award with distinction in the 2014 Diabetes ABYAN Global Challenge Course held by the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Apart from his passion in medicine, he has experience in several leadership initiatives. He was a Google Student Ambassador for Southeast Asia, leading some university students to promote education-based technology to be used in campus life. Abyan also has passion in music. He is a former Chairman of one of the most internationally recognized Indonesian youth choirs, Gita Smala Youth Choir. He is also a classical pianist who has won some local piano competitions and has been awarded a distinction certification from the London Royal School of Music in Music Examination.

Hanif Falah’s leadership experience has been centered on social activities. He once led a bidding team and became the tournament director of Indonesia Varsities English Debate, the biggest parliamentary debate competition in Indonesia. He was a team leader for three international parliamentary debate competitions and chief adjudicator for several national tournaments. In his final year of study, he received an Erasmus HANIF Mundus exchange scholarship from the European Union. During his study in Portugal, he was chosen as director of Youth, Art and Sports department of Indonesian Student Association and led a gastronomy festival project to introduce Indonesian culture to Portuguese. Currently, he is involved in several environmental volunteering projects. In his

27 spare time, he likes teaching parliamentary debate to high school students pro bono around Indonesia. He loves travelling and has been to fifteen countries.

Muhammad Fidhzariyan Kusuma Utama has a keen interest in critical thinking, cultural preservation and youth empowerment. He has been involved in various youth empowerment organizations and student associations since high school. His first leadership experience was being selected as the chief coordinator of the English Club. He was given the responsibility of creating the system of recruitment, training, and regeneration to ensure FIDHZ the continuity of achievements. When he was in the second year of his university, he was selected to be the project leader of the National Gathering of Indonesia International Relations Students (PNMHII XXIV) in Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta. It was the most challenging leadership experience for him because he needed to lead and organize the work of 10 divisions to ensure the success of the national event which was attended by 250 delegates from 30 universities in Indonesia. He is currently studying Political Science in UGM Yogyakarta. Lastly, he

Satriya Niko Firdaus is a graduate of English Language Teaching from the STKIP Kebangtan Nasional – Sampoerna School of Education, South Jakarta. He is currently a Student Mobility Officer at Binus International Office. He is also the Head of the ‘Giving Back Program’ of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Education of USBI. Among his previous work experiences are: Local Guide, Translator, and Research Assistant at Frogs Design, Niko and Student Affairs intern at the Universitas Siswa Bangsa International in 2013. While a student, he was the President of the Samoerna School of Education Student Senate from 2010 to 2011.

28 LAO PDR

Khonephachanh Syboun is a third year International Relations student at the National University of . He was an exchange student under the Temasek Foundation Learn Program at the National University of Singapore in 2013. He represented Lao PDR at the World University Debate Championship in Berlin in 2013. He attended the ASEAN Mind Forum 2012 and participated in the Youth Future Leaders Committee at Chulalongkorn RLIEN University in Bangkok. In 2011, he was a participant at the ASEAN Youth Expedition.

Pouthada Sitthinouanthong is a third year English major at the National University of Laos. At Temasek Secondary School he had been a Peer Support Leader and Choir Section Leader. He was Class Manager of Innova Junior College in 2012. Currently, he is a Class Representative at the National University of Laos. He also helps the administration of a school, which he hopes to transform into a SUNNY corruption-free school.

MALAYSIA

Arrharatnasari Kachong Ma’arof believes that she is no more than anybody else in this world and that ordinary people can also make changes for a better life. Following this principle, she regards education as a very good platform to develop the spirit of volunteerism. She believes in using this precious moment to get involved in humanitarian activities to give back to society. Despite the need to juggle between study and other responsibilities, she thinks ARRHA one’s role as a good citizen should not be forgotten. She chooses humanitarian activities so that, through small but worthwhile efforts, she would be able to help her country to create a better life for people in need. She thanks the Ministry of Education Malaysia

29 for their recognition by giving her the Anugerah Tokoh Siswa-Pemimpin Kelab/Persatuan Terbaik Award in 2013.

After returning from a whirlwind world tour with #ExperienceBosch last month, Loh Hong Khai – an aspiring entrepreneur – is now preparing for his industrial training in Germany. A student leader since he was young, he is no stranger to Malaysia’s youth leadership and empowerment scene. His leadership ability is proven by numerous positions in societies and events like The Institution of Engineering and Technology, TEDx and McKinsey’s HONG Youth Leadership Academy. He carried the Malaysian flag on five occasions, and was proudest KHAI to be the US Department of State scholar to USA for 1 academic year. While Hong Khai reads Electronic & Communications Engineering, his focus expands beyond technology. His passion for sustainability, both financially and environmentally, led him to his victory in the P&G ASEAN Business Challenge and Schneider Electric’s Go Green in The City Challenge. This curly haired chap has a peculiar Social Media nickname that he thinks everyone should know (ask him!).

Wee Li Tan is currently an accounting and finance student in Malaysia. His interests are entrepreneurship and technology. He loves learning about leadership in every aspect of his life. He has leadership experience from home to schools to competitions. However, one of his most profound experiences in leadership was when he was volunteering for a local organization. Although he WILLIAMS did not manage the organization himself, he did grow a lot when he volunteered. He learned about teamwork, time management, communication, critical thinking and empathy. He has met many underprivileged people who are willing to make a change in themselves and the society despite being at a disadvantage. They have inspired and motivated him a lot and this is the point where his leadership skills started to grow. In the future, he would like to inspire and motivate others to be confident in themselves. 30 Myanmar

Htet Aung Khine was born in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar where he enjoyed primary, middle and high school education. He majored in English at Pakokku University and completed a BA degree (Honours) in 2012. He joined the “Green Echo Social and Environmental Voluntary Group” in Pakokku organized by local businessmen and university students in November 2010 and he now volunteers as an assistant secretary in environmental TEDDY preservation activities of the group, such as planting of shady trees and blood donation programs for low-income local patients. He took part in the Youth’s Enthusiasm Society (YES) in the same city as a team leader, organizing literary talks; Youth’s Weekly Discussions; and capacity building courses in 2012. Currently, he is in his second year of his MA in English at the University of Yangon. He is passionate about applied linguistics and development studies. He loves to travel and learn new languages and cultures.

Nang Aye Aye Htun is currently a final year student at Lashio University, Myanmar, specializing in English Literature. She loves travelling, reading, listening to music and drawing. She is a founder of a community organization called the Green Youth Community Service in her hometown. She also volunteers as a social media youth ambassador with AYVP, Asia Engage Facebook Page where she has to share and identify knowledge tools Nang regarding ASEAN, volunteerism and community engagement which can benefit ASEAN youth online. Aye She is currently working as a Community Enterprise aye Coordinator with DevelopEd | Development & Education, an organization that focuses on htun education and enterprise for rural youth. Being a leader in the community, she has learnt that “By having teammates, everything that we had planned became relevant; everything that we had pre- scheduled became efficient, at least on practical

31 ground. We are wise, creative and innovative. We gleaned ideas from each other. We enjoyed being together. We respect our mates. Our collective efforts paid off because we have the voice of inspiration, reason, motivation, progress and authority.”

Win Mrat Thu is a fourth year Liberal Arts student at the Myanmar Institute of Technology, Insein. She is also a part-time trainer at Akhaya Women. She has also previously been engaged in the Training and Parliament Education (2009-2011), Myanmar Youth Forum (2012), and the American Centre Arakan Club as Vice President (2010-2012). She plans to work in the development sector, focusing on poverty MRAT alleviation and other poverty-related issues.

PHILIPPINES

Abielle Remo is a graduate of Colegio de San Juan de Letran with a degree in Communication Arts. Her leadership experience includes directing, editing and writing a short feature film and a documentary. The short film is entitled RETO and it tackles human trafficking. She is honored to have received the “Best Director” title in the Colegio’s 2014 ExcelLance Awards for the film. The documentary “AbakAIDA” Abielle is about a poor, old woman, who teaches children for free. This documentary was used by a daycare center to raise awareness about volunteerism and education. She is currently completing her requirements as a video editor for an international production outfit. She is also a writer of fiction and she hopes to publish a book someday. She also writes articles and short stories and releases them online. Her interests include singing, playing the guitar, writing, films and badminton.

32 Brent Ordillano is a double major student of De La Salle University studying AB International Studies majoring in American Studies and BS in Applied Corporate Management. He is currently the Executive Vice Chairperson for Internals of the Council of Student Organizations, the highest governing body of all professional, special interest and socio-civic organizations of the university. He BRENT enjoys swimming, reading and listening to music. He loves travelling and seeing places especially in Southeast Asia. He aims to visit all 10 ASEAN countries before he graduates.

Christy Fe Conta is a fourth year European Languages student at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She had been an intern at the Embassy of Mexico and Consular Office of Mexico in the Philippines. She had volunteered for the United Nations Online Volunteering Service and as an assistant researcher at the Virtual Library Miguel de Cervantes. Among the positions she is current christy holding are: Internal Affairs Committee Head, World Youth Parliament; Logistics Committee Member, Gerry Roxas Leadership Awardee Student Society; Academic Committee Member, Le Club Francais; and Student Ambassador, UK Educational Advisory Service.

Erjo Coscolluela is a Mass Communication graduate from the city of Baguio. During his years in university, he served as the Associate Editor of his school publication. He was given the privilege to live in Japan for one year as an exchange student at Nagasaki Wesleyan University. Due to an insatiable wanderlust to discover more about the world around him, he has been part of the ASEAN in Today’s World 2012 Program, JENESYS 2012 Program, Asia in Today’s World 2013 Program, ERJO as well as has served as the Philippines Weblog Correspondent for the ASEAN-Korea Centre in 2013. He is currently a university instructor and a volunteer under the National Youth Commission. His goal is to earn a master’s degree in International Studies, and eventually work for the betterment of the youth in Asia. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, traveling, video games, and cycling. 33 SINGAPORE

Chan Xian Fu Denis is currently a final year student in Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University, majoring in both Chinese Studies and Art History. She has been a publicity head of her division and coordinator for school events. She is responsible for organizing activities and bridging the bonds between the professors and her peers. At times, she has to face disputes in her team and hence, she is trained to be decisive, understanding, and DENIS prepared for any unforeseen circumstances. At the same time, she has been working in a local Chinese CHAN radio station as a part-time news reporter. It provides her with a broader exposure to world affairs and keeps her alert to the ever-changing world. As an art history student, she is highly interested in arts specifically modern and post-modern art. This interest stimulates her to explore more aspects of culture, such as religions, history, and practices of different countries. All in all, she is one who is keen in cultural studies.

Yao Yang Teo was the environmental council’s vice-president in college. He also started marathons to raise funds for the autistic, and scampered off to build schools in Indonesia. Thanks to scholarships, he was able to enter university, where he graduated with first class honors in finance. In university, he organized a Vietnam adventure camp for the hearing-impaired and joined (and is still part of) an organization that provides pro bono consulting YY to nonprofits. Whenever possible, he will join programs such as SSEAYP and Hitachi Young Leaders’ Initiative. Weaving together his tapestry of experiences is the desire to gain diverse exposure to what life offers. In the spirit of full disclosure, he is not the outgoing and go-getting person that some may imagine him to be. Outside of his work as a financial regulator, he has homely pursuits such as reading non-fiction, writing fiction, watching animated movies, doodling pictures and attempting to sing/air-drum. 34 THAILAND

Nirermol Singhsachakul is a recent graduate of Webster University Thailand majoring in media communications. Her leadership experience started when she was elected as President of her high school freshmen class. On her final year, she was elected as Senior Council President, where she led her team and classmates to raise funds for community service and the senior trip. As an active and enthusiastic university student, she participated NIKEY in the International Business Club, the Rotaract Club of WUT, and the Student Government, where she had the opportunity to be a Treasurer for one term. Currently, she is working as a freelance writer for the Bangkok Post after having interned there for 2 months.

Nuttawut Naowabutra is studying BA in Southeast Asian Studies at Thammasat University. He is one of the leaders of SEA activities at university and former president of Area Studies Students Network of Thailand. Moreover, he has participated in ASEAN Youth Volunteers Programme 2014 (AYVP). The experience of participating in the forum helped to develop his knowledge, allowing him to gain professional skills for future leaders of ARM SEA and be able to manage the development of a changing world which is very important to drive SEA with sustainability. It strengthened his leadership characteristics, complement his study and help develop his community. He will be sharing the knowledge with his colleagues especially about sustainability for developing countries requiring many resources for growth.

35 Raja Asvanon is studying social science (major) and environmental science and psychology (minor) at Mahidol University International College. He has a keen interest in sustainable development and energy security. He is committed to advancing his knowledge and pursuing a career in these fields. The learning experiences he has gained throughout the years involve deeply with the connotation of how mankind has strived through multifaceted factors RAJA to build civilizations that shape the world we live in today. This further allows him to realize that in order for our generation to tackle contemporary issues – issues that are complex, interconnected, and transnational – international cooperation is key. Throughout his time in university, he has participated in a number of remarkable leadership forums and conferences that have pushed him beyond his potential. And the friendship he has made in every event will always be valued, leaving him grateful to be part of it.

Suchanan Singha Na Ayuthaya is a recent graduate of the University of Alberta, Canada with a B.Sc. in Environmental and Conservation Sciences. Currently, she is working with the United Nations Environment Program at the Regional Office for Asia Pacific as an intern. Since a very young age, she has had the opportunity to be part of different youth groups through which she learned to develop SUCHANAN leadership skills. She was selected by the Ministry of Education to represent Thailand in the Asia-Pacific Children’s Convention in Fukuoka, Japan where young people from all over the world came together to discuss global issues. She was also entrusted by many clubs at her school and university with leadership positions. In recognition of the impacts she has had on the local and global communities through her leadership, she was awarded The Outstanding Youth Award by the Ministry of Education and the King Royal Award from His Majesty King .

36 TIMOR LESTE

Frenqui Monteiro now lives and studies in Surabaya East Java Indonesia. He is a student in the Economics Faculty at Narotama University Surabaya. He is currently in charge as or Governor of Economics Faculty Student Council (BEM-FE), Narotama University for 2014-2015. In 2013-2014, he was head of the Narotama English debate club. The club participates in competitions at national and regional levels. Outside of campus, he is a member FRENQUI of Toastmasters International (www.toasmaster.org), a world leader in communication and leadership development. For social activities, he participates in the community movement Safe Surabaya Street Child (SSSC) and is active in Campus Social Responsibility (CSR) to help street and marginalized children in education.

Marcelino Guterres Baptista is from Dili District, which is the capital of Timor Leste. He is 23 years old. He has two brothers and five sisters. Currently, he is a student in the English Department in the Faculty of Education, Arts and Humanities, Universidade Nasional Timor Lorosa’e (UNTL). He runs the English Club to provide an opportunity for English Department students to improve their English language skills in a more fun and enjoyable Marcel way. Apart from that, he and other students organized a cultural competition which consisted of traditional dances, modern dances, and choir competitions for the department. With a long struggle, finally his team won the modern dance competition. In 2013, the Rotaract Club of Dili nominated him to be an assistant coordinator for a fundraising event. In that event, the team members did some performances such as cultural dance, Scottish dance as well as singing cultural songs. As a result, they earned enough money to continue to their English program for primary schools around Dili.

37 VIETNAM

Dang Duong Phuong Truc is a senior Global Business Management student at Tan Tao University, Duc Hoa, Long An Province. From 2012 to 2014, she was the President of the Tan Tao University Student Association. She is currently the Leader of the TTU English Club through which she organizes English debate competitions, a weekly charity event for student volunteers in building an orphanage, and tutoring service for students in need. She TRUC was Managing Editor of Chase Magazine in 2013. At the moment, she is a Media Team Leader of (CHLOE) the SEAWEED Project, where she packaged the organization’s brochure and video clips, and DANG managed the media team. She enjoys reading in library armchairs and silently appreciating artworks. She also likes hanging around the city and guiding her foreign friends around her city’s tourist attractions.

Do Quang Huy has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. His courses involve a lot of teamwork projects, some of which he had the chance to be the group leader. From his personal viewpoint, a good leader must possess a positive attitude in order to keep the whole team motivated. He always bears in mind that each individual contributes to team success. A few months ago, he worked as a program assistant for the Provincial Competitiveness HAYDEN Index Project, in which he had learned a lot from the project leader as well as coordinators. He admired their deep knowledge and appreciated their thorough instructions for a newcomer like him. Additionally, he thinks leadership skills should always be sharpened and practiced in daily life. As such, he regularly participates in social activities as part of his personal interest.

38 Tran Quoc Minh studied at the Banking Academy of Vietnam and majored in Banking and Finance. After graduation, he embarked into the world of work and has been working for an audit firm for over a year. During his university life, he was the founder of SIFE Team of Banking Academy and Vice President of Administration and Finance. He spent about one year to lead the team in winning the Spirit Award at the National Competition as well as MINH plenty other prestigious prizes. After leaving SIFE for MUOI new challenges, he continued to take part in other activities in leading roles, aiming to further develop his leadership skills.

Viet Ho is a senior student majoring in Computer Network and Communications in Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. He had simultaneously been an active member of the Secretariat at the Viet Nam National Union of Students (VNNUS), Vice Chairman of Event and Soft Skills Club, a club under the direct authority of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union - HCMC Committee; and has been Chief of the Youth Union Students Office at VNNUS VIET supervising club’s activities in the university as well as managing and planning the program for Youth Union students. He was a representative of Student Leadership of the University of Information and Technology and won the second prize in Mastering Information Technology Contest in HCMC. He was an outstanding delegate among Vietnamese students participating in JENESYS 2.0 program in July 2014 in Japan and was selected as a representative of Vietnamese students to participate in ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum in September 2014 in Indonesia.

39 Practical information

Event title 1st SEAMEO Youth Leadership Forum Dates 1 to 4 October 2014 Venue Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit 22 1 Sukhumvit 22, Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

โรงแรมฮอลิเดย์ อินน์ กรุงเทพฯ สุขุมวิท 22 เลขที่ 1 ถนนสุขุมวิท 22 แขวงคลองตัน เขตคลองเตย กรุงเทพฯ 10110 ประเทศไทย

Registration Registration will start at 0800 hours on the 1st of October 2014 at the appointed conference room of the Forum.

Reimbursements For reimbursement purposes, please submit these documents upon registration: a. Boarding pass (this is absolutely necessary) b. Receipt of airport and travel taxes (if any) c. Receipt of visa fees (if any) d. Receipt of public bus or other public transport (if any)

Meals Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all participants and spakers during the Forum as indicated in the program. Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

Daily subsistence allowance Daily subsistence allowance will be provided in Thai Baht to cover the cost of meals NOT provided during the Forum along with miscellaneous expenses related to your participation.

40 Security All personal valuables you bring to the event are your responsibility.

Personal security of the participants outside the actual Forum program, as indicated in the schedule, is the reponsibility of the participant.

Currency The currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (approximately 1 USD = 32 THB as of 21 August 2014). Foreign currencies are not accepted in majority of the shops.

Money may be exchanged upon arrival at the airport or in leading banks.

Credit cards are accepted in shopping malls and certain restaurants. Most ATMs/cash machines accept international cards for a fee.

Weather Bangkok’s weather at the beginning of October is around 32 to 24 degrees Celcius. Expect occasional rain, especially in the late afternoon or early evening, so it is advised that you bring an umbrella or a raincoat.

Clothing Clothing during the forum is business casual, which is less formal than traditional business wear but still intended to give a professional impression. There are workshops in which you need to move around, so think about comfort as well.

41 Regulation for the visit to the Royal Chitralada Projects and the Royal Elephant Stable Museum*: a. Kindly dress properly - All black or black-and-white outfits are not permitted - Women must wear skirts at proper length, except national costume - Casual T-shirts, vests, shorts, jeans, and sandals (except monks) are not permitted b. Behave properly. Eating and drinking while walking are considered inappropriate. c. The officers’ guidance myst be followed. d. At the Royal Chitralada Projects, taking photo is allowed but video is not permitted. e. At the Royal Elephant Stable Museum in the surrounding area, neither taking photos nor videos are not permitted. (*) These regulations were provided by the Chitralada Palace administrators, thus, they must be followed. It is advised that you wear business casual during the Study Visit.

Local transportation Taxis are available 24 hours within the city. Metered fare is the norm. Flag down rate is 35 THB. Expressway tolls are paid by the passenger.

It is advisable to ask the hotel staff to write down in Thai your destination as not all drivers are proficient in English.

The Skytrain or BTS has stations in major commercial areas. It is the fastest and most convenient way to travel to many destinations in central Bangkok. The MRT (underground) also takes you to some key places in Bangkok. It is advised that you get the free maps of the BTS and MRT at the stations.

The nearest BTS station from Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit 22 is Phrom Phong BTS (about 100 meters away), while the nearest MRT station is Sukhumvit MRT (about 300 meters away).

42 Greetings in various Southeast Asian languages

Countries Hello Thank you

Brunei Darussalam Selamat sejahtera Terima kasih

Cambodia Johm riab sua Ahr coon

Indonesia Selamat Terima kasih

Lao PDR Sa bai dee Khawp jai

Malaysia Selamat sejahtera Terima kasih

Myanmar Minglarbar Jay zu tin par tal

Philippines Kumusta ka? Salamat

Singapore Hello Thank you

Thailand Sawasdee krub/kha Khob khun krub/kha

Timor Leste Elo Orbigada

Vietnam Xin chao Cam on

43 Some Thai phrases

Hello/Good morning Sawadee krub/kha* Thank you Khob khun krub/kha* Never mind/You’re welcome Mai pen rai krub/kha* Sorry/Excuse me Kho thot krub/kha* Pleased to meet you Dee jai thee dai phob khun How are you? Sabai dee mai? Fine, thank you Sabai dee, khob khun I cannot speak Thai Chan phood Thai mai dai Please speak slowly Karuna phood chaa chaa May I use the telephone? Kho chai torasap dai mai? Where is the rest room? Hong nam yoo nai? How much does it cost? Ra-ka thao rai? What is this? Nee khue a-rai? Very expensive Phaeng maak Yes Chai krub/kha* No Mai chai krub/kha* Good luck Chok dee Good bye La kon See you again Laew phob kan mai Turn right Liew khwaa Turn left Liew saai Go straight Throng pai

(*) Krub is for male speaker Kha is for female speaker

44 Directory

SPEAKERS

Dr Chung Utak [email protected] Director, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding Dr Djati Mardiatno [email protected] Director, Research Centre for Disaster Universitas Gadjah Mada, Research Centre for Disasters (PSBA) Mr Hasanain Juaini [email protected] Educator, Pondok Pesantren Murul Haramain Mr JP Penol [email protected] Commissioner, Visayas Representative, National Youth Commission Dr Kasititorn Pooparadai [email protected] Senior Division Director, Policy Research Division National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn [email protected] Columnist, Nation Group Mr Ky-Anh Nguyen [email protected] Assistant Director/Head of Culture and Information Division, ASEAN Secretariat Dr Myung-goo Kang [email protected] Professor, Department of Public Administration, College of Social Sciences, Ajou University

45 SPEAKERS

Ms Natchawi Wadman [email protected] Program Manager, Life Skills Development Program, Right To Play Thailand Foundation Mr Nattorn Sornvai [email protected] Training Officer, Right To Play Thailand Foundation Assoc Prof Dr Sooksan [email protected] Kantabutra Chief Researcher, Leadership Research Group, College of Management, Mahidol University Dr Sumet Tantivejakul Secretary-General, Chaipatana Foundation Dr Suwilai Premsrirat [email protected] Professor Emeritus of Linguistics, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University Dr Teerapon Tanomsakyut [email protected] Deputy Director & Head of Innovation Center, True Corporation Public Company Limited Mr Witwisit Hiranyawongkul [email protected] Actor (The Love of Siam, 4 Romance) and Musician (August Band)

46 Participants Ms Abielle Remo [email protected] Mr Abyan Irzaldy [email protected] Mr Awangku Haji Ahmad Fadillah [email protected] Akhbar Bin Pg Hj Sellahhuddin Ms Arrharatnasari Kachong [email protected] Ma'arof Mr Brent Ordillano [email protected] Ms Chan Xian Fu Denis [email protected] Ms Christy Fe Conta [email protected] Ms Dang Duong Phuong Truc [email protected] Mr Do Quang Huy [email protected] Ms Eng Chandy [email protected] Mr Erjo Coscolluela [email protected] Mr Frenqui Monteiro [email protected] Mr Hanif Falah [email protected] Mr Ho Tran Thien Ngoc Viet [email protected] Mr Htet Aung Khine [email protected] Mr Khonephachanh Syboun [email protected] Mr Loh Hong Khai [email protected] Mr Marcelino G. Baptista [email protected] Mr Muhammad Fidhzariyan Kusu- [email protected] ma Utama Mr Muhammad Nuh @ Abdul Aziz [email protected] Johari Ms Nang Aye Aye Htun [email protected] Ms Nirermol Singhsachakul [email protected] Mr Nutthawut Naowabutra [email protected] Mr Pouthada Sitthinouanthong [email protected] Mr Raja Asvanon [email protected] Mr Satriya Niko Firdaus [email protected] Mr Say Sivutha [email protected] Ms Suchanan [email protected] Singhara Na Ayuthaya Mr Tran Quoc Minh [email protected]

47 Participants Ms Veng Kimly [email protected] Mr Wee Li Tan [email protected] Ms Win Mrat Thu [email protected] Mr Yao Yang Teo [email protected]

SEAMEO Secretariat (www.seameo.org) Dr Tinsiri Siribodhi [email protected] Deputy Director for Administration and Communication Ms Abigail Cuales Lanceta [email protected] Programme Officer III (Information) Mr Kritsiam Arayawongchai [email protected] Project Officer, SEAMEO College Ms Marina Oro [email protected] Project Officer, SEAMEO College Mr Wichai Dornnam [email protected] Project Officer, SEAMEO College

SEAMEO SPAFA (www.seameo-spafa.org) Dr M R Rujaya Abhakorn [email protected] Director Mr Noel Hidalgo Tan [email protected] Senior Specialist in Archaeology Mr Nyunt Han [email protected] Senior Researcher Ms Wilasinee Thabuengkarn [email protected] Administrative Officer Ms Supa Thanasakulprasert [email protected] Finance Manager Mr Ean Lee [email protected] Publication Manager Ms Ratchaporn Tesjeeb [email protected] Computer Manager Ms Linh Anh Moreau [email protected] Documentation Officer

48 SEAMEO SPAFA (www.seameo-spafa.org) Mr Kanal Khiev [email protected] Assistant Documentation Officer Mr Alongkorn Juthagate [email protected] Researcher Ms Patcharee Kunasarn [email protected] Researcher Mr John Paul Itao [email protected] Communications Officer Ms Vassana Kerdsupap [email protected] Programme Secretary Ms Wanpen Kongpoon [email protected] Library Staff Mr Nipon Sud-Ngam [email protected] Audio-Visual Technician Ms Nawarat Saeng-vat [email protected] Library Clerk

Mr Prapai Meejit Driver I Mr Chaiyot Chanthein Driver II Mr Girard Philip E Bonotan [email protected] Project Coordinator

49 Contact Persons

For program: Girard Philip Bonotan Project Coordinator [email protected] Mobile: +66950097686

For logistics: Ms. Wilasinee Thabuengkarn Administrative Officer [email protected] Mobile: +66890608988

For IT support: Ms. Ratchaporn Tesjeeb Computer Manager [email protected]

SEAMEO SPAFA 81/1 Si Ayutthaya Rd Thewet, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand Tel: +662-2804022 up to 9 Fax: +662-2804030 Website: www.seameo-spafa.org Forum website: www.seameo-spafa.org/ylf/YouthLeadershipForum2014.html Forum Facebook page: www.facebook.com/seameoyouthleadershipforum

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