1.1.1 A seminar and book launching on “The Platform of Thai Political Parties” was held on

January 27 in Bangkok to stimulate the voters interest in seeking advantage of public

policy of each political parties in the upcoming February 6 general election. The book

was a publication of Dr. Chaowana Traimas’s research came out on late 2004 on 5

political parties electoral campaign.

1.1.2 A seminar workshop on “Community Leaders Assembly” was held on March 15

in Phitsanulok Province for interchange of views on public policy on initiation

of community leader assembly- in regards to a draft ministerial regulation to

establish a community leaders council to provide information and advice on

local matter to the government. The seminar workshop was organized

incorporation with the Faculty of Management and Information Sciences,

Naresuan University.

1.1.3 A brainstorming seminar on “Civic Education in Educational System of

Thailand” was held on March 18 in Bangkok to brainstorming on methodology,

principle, concept and experience in Thai civic education system in the past in

order to find solution on how to initiate civic education in Thailand in regards to the

public policy on national basic education curriculum.

1.1.4 A public seminar on “Human Rights in Thai Judicial Proceeding” was held

on April 1 in Surat Thani Province to provide public forum where everybody

could express their opinions and problems regards to human rights and stimulate

awareness and understanding on human rights among the public and civic

officials. The seminar was jointly organized with the Human Rights Commission.

1.1.5 A public affairs conversation on “Where is Thai Education Reform

Heading?” was held on May 26 in Bangkok to provide a public forum for

interchange of views on public policy on education reform.

1.1.6 A public affairs conversation on “73 Years of the 24^th June :

Two Political Economy Perspectives” was held on June 24 in Bangkok to celebrate

73^rd  anniversary of Thai  democracy and provide public

forum for interchange of ideas on the current issue- political economy.

1.1.7 A public seminar on “The Constitution Amendment?” was held on July 29 in

Bangkok in respond to public crying on constitution amendment and provide

public forum for interchange of idea on constitution amendment.

1.1.8 A public affairs conversation on “Financing Thai Universities: A New

Choice” was held on November 25 in Bangkok to provide public forum for

interchange of views on the upcoming public policy on universities financing

system.

1.1.9 A public seminar on “Suvarnabhumi Airport … Suvarnabhumi City?”

was held on December 22 in Bangkok to monitor the government’s public policy

concerning Suvarnabhumi Airport and the possibility of establishing

Suvarnabhumi City- a new local administration in the vicinity of the new

airport. The seminar was jointly organized with King Prajadhipok Institute, the

Senate Committee on Administration and the  Senate Committee on Social

Development and Human Security.

1.1.10 A brainstorming seminar on “IPPS Evaluation and Annual Meeting” was held on

December 28 in Bangkok to evaluate IPPS’s program in 2005 and find

recommendations for 2006 activities.

2.1.1 A seminar and workshop on “Citizenship Program for the Youth” was held

on April 20-22 in Khon Kaen Province and between April 27-29 in Chiang Mai

Province to empower the youth to become knowledgeable in civic and public affairs.

2.1.2 A public seminar on “The 73^rd Anniversary of June 24, 1932 Coup d’ etat- the Beginning of

Thai Democracy” was held on June 23 in Phetchaburi Province to stimulate the public on

constitutional monarchy and promote public participation in parliamentary democracy.

2.1.3 A public seminar and workshop on “Human Rights and Citizen Rights” was

held on August 31 in Udon Thani Province to promote understanding and awareness

on human rights among the youth.

2.1.4 A seminar and book launching on “Human Rights and Thai Society” was held

on September 30 in Bangkok to promote public forum where participants could

share their views. IPPS take this opportunity to launch a book “Human Rights:

The Citizenship Edition, 2^nd Edition” wrote by Human Rights

commissioner Jaran Ditapichai.

2.1.5 A seminar workshop on “Citizenship Program for the Youth” was held on

October 19-21 in Ubonratchathani Province to empower the youth to become

knowledgeable in civic and public affairs.

2.1.6 A workshop walk rally on “Road to Democracy” was held on October 20 in Bangkok to

acknowledge the youth about history of democratic path of Thailand.

2.1.7 A seminar workshop on “Youth Volunteer for Human Rights Protection in

Local Communities” was held on October 26-28 in Phayao Province to promote

societal participation and public awareness among the youth.

2.2.1 A research on “The Understanding of Local Administration,

2^nd Edition” is a revision context of public administration in

regards to current local administration reform enacted in the constitution.

2.3.1 “Thai Youth Citizen” is the book on IPPS’s civic education program for

the youth started in 2002. The book is expected to promote better understanding

on our program and enlarge civic education among all parties concerned;

educational institute and teachers, local authorities, the youth and the public.

2.3.2 “Human Rights: The Citizenship Edition, 2^nd Edition” is the

second edition of Jaran Ditapichai’s book on human rights. There are 16

chapters and each revealed facts and analytical information to promote wide

understanding on human rights.

2.3.3 “The Understanding of Local Administration, 2^nd Edition” is

the second edition on local administration based on Sanit Chornanan’s research.

2.3.4 IPPS’s radio program is a weekly broadcast every Saturday between

17.00-18.00 hours at MCOT 1494 KHz AM hosted by Prof.Dr.Somsakdi Xuto. Details

of those weekly topics and speakers can be found in the appendix.

2.3.5 IPPS’s monthly newsletter contained articles on IPPS’s activities,

democracy monitoring, questions and answers on human rights issues etc.

2.3.6 IPPS website, http://www.fpps.or.th

, is our digital newsletter contains articles on our monthly newsletters.