PROGRAM SCHEDULES

                                                                           Conference Schedule
The 20th National and 1st International Conference of the Japanese Studies Association of Thailand
                                                                           5–6 November 2026
                                      at General Samphao Chusri Building, Mae Fah Luang University

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5 November 2026

Time
Program

08:00–08:30

Registration

08:30–09:00

Opening Ceremony

Welcome Remarks by
Asst. Prof. Dr. Matchima Naradisorn
President of Mae Fah Luang University

Report by
Asst. Prof. Prawpan Pholboon
President of the Japanese Studies Association of Thailand

Opening Remarks by
Mr. KURIYAMA Masayuki
Director-General, The Japan Foundation, Bangkok

09:00–10:00

Keynote Speech
Topic: “Japan’s roles in promoting sustainable regional development in Southeast Asia”
by Professor SATO Jin, Institute of Advanced Studies on Asia, University of Tokyo

10:00–10:15

Coffee Break

10:15–11:15

International Panel Session
Topic: “From Partnership to Practice: ASEAN and Country Perspectives on Sustainable Development and Japan’s Engagement in Southeast Asia.”

Panelists:

1.    Dr. Tang Siew Mun, Senior Fellow of the Regional Strategic and Political Studies Programme, ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute (TBC)

2.    Dr. Yulius Purwadi Hermawan, Chair of Parahyangan Center for International Studies

3.    Asst. Prof. Dr. Karl Ian Uy Cheng Chun, University of the Philippines

4.    Representative from Thailand

 

11:15–12:30

Annual General Meeting of the Japanese Studies Association of Thailand
(for association members only)

12:30–13:30

Lunch Break

13:30–15:00

Parallel Sessions

15:00–15:15

Coffee Break

15:15–16:45

Parallel Sessions

6 November 2026

Time
Program

08:00–08:30

Registration

08:30–09:30

Keynote Speech
Topic: “Japan’s experiences in resource and environmental management”
by Dr. Nagata Kenji, JICA Senior Advisor (TBC)

09:30–10:30

Parallel Sessions

10:30–10:45

Coffee Break

10:45–12:15

Poster Presentation Session

12:15–12:30

Closing Ceremony

Note: The schedule is subject to change as appropriate.

 

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