ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2019

“Is ASEAN Really Sustainable in a Changing Global Future?”

28th July – 4th August 2019
Bangkok, Thailand

It has become clear, and to say, that we live in exceptionally unstable times. The world,
we are told, has never been more unpredictable, many would say, unsustainable. Whether this
concerns politics and security, global economy, environment and resources, digital disruption,
society and culture, all being influx, with such a rapid global changing landscape that invites
all of us to take a real pause and, perhaps, to provide a proper response.
All that said, fundamental changes are certainly under way, and for our ASEAN, our
Community building, all these have real meaning of transformation for our own sustainability
and development, and that of our future generation, wherever they live. This may be the time
why we need to talk so much more about our global future of regional integration and unequal
development that comes along, in so many dimensions, all overlapped, within our 3 pillars of
the ASEAN Community, whether and how, by integrating strategies among members, then
connecting to strategic partners and beyond, can help to solve real causes of problems with
which we are all faced.
For 2019 to be the round of Thailand’s ASEAN Chair, the regional and global
environment requires the grouping to be more vigilant and proactive in ways that would
promote better dialogue and cooperation among member countries and key dialogue partners.
As the Chair of ASEAN, it is crucial for Thailand to play this important role, “Advancing
Partnerships for Sustainability”, which is a worthwhile theme to talk so much about
sustainability, in all related dimensions, of our ASEAN and beyond, under “exceptional
uncertainty” of our global future.
Recognizing the importance of the youths as the future of ASEAN community, as well
as acting as a platform for the dialogue between the ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN
Studies Center of Chulalongkorn University would like to invite ASEAN students, who are the
future leaders of the ASEAN to gather at the ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2019 under
theme:” Is ASEAN Really Sustainable in a Changing Global Future?” to enhance their
understanding on the role of ASEAN in advancing partnership sustainability under the
changing world and forge strong friendship among them. The program, which include lectures,
discussions, workshop and site visits in Thailand, will be held between 28th July – 4th August
2019.

Objectives of the Program

1. To promote education on ASEAN both within and outside of the region in various
dimensions, such as political-security, economic, and social-cultural perspectives
2. To foster understanding on the good relations and cooperation between ASEAN countries
3. To promote friendship and understanding between ASEAN youths
4. To have the participating students understand and get accustomed to teamwork and engaging
in joint projects
5. To enhance experiences and knowledge which can be beneficial at the individual, societal,
and international levels in the future

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Expected Outcome
1. E-magazine on a selected topic of ASEAN for Publication
2. Video presentation about their journey throughout the program
3. A Life in a Day Group Essay for Publication

Participants shall acquire the profound knowledge and understanding, and to be awakened to
both bilateral and multilateral cooperation. They are encouraged to be aware and analyze
problems in order to come up with the solutions of complicated and challenging issues in the
future. Moreover, the workshop is to establish the network between ASEAN countries by
exchanging the models and strategic proposals of sustainable development for the environment,
economy and society among ASEAN countries. The outcome shall be shared to public in which
will be beneficial to the public both in the country and in various nations.

Participants
There are 80 students from 10 ASEAN countries who are majoring at related fields in the
universities of their countries. In addition, there are 8 liaisons and 6 coordinators and 4 officials
who will be facilitating the students throughout the program. Hence, there are around 100
participants for this program.

Eligibility of Applicants
1. This program opens for current Undergraduate students in ASEAN countries.
2. Applicants must have a good command in English.
3. Applicants must have deep interest in ASEAN Community and its partnerships
4. Applicants must be in good health
5. Applicants must have a passport that is valid at least 6 months (from the date 28th July
2019)
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail
aseanyouth2019.asc@gmail.com

Documents Required for Application

a) Completed application form
b) Resume or brief bio-data
c) Copy of passport
d) Copy of transcript
e) Completed parental consent form

Application Procedures
1. Call for application 17th June – 1st July 2019; the completed application form and
relevant documents must be received by Monday 1st July 2019 (5 p.m. Bangkok time
GMT+7) via E-mail: aseanyouth2019.asc@gmail.com
2. Selected participants will be received the confirmation letter via email by Friday 5th July
2019 (5 p.m. Bangkok time GMT+7).
3. To confirm participation in this program, participants must sign confirmation
documents enclosing with their copy of passport and send via E-mail to

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 aseanyouth2019.asc@gmail.com by Saturday 13th July 2019 (5 p.m. Bangkok time
GMT+7).
4. Confirmed participants shall forward your airfares booking via E-mail to
aseanyouth2019.asc@gmail.com by Saturday 20th July 2019 (5 p.m. Bangkok time
GMT+7).
5. The activities will be held from 28th July – 4th August 2019.

Provision of Funding to the participants

1. Local transport
2. Accommodations
3. Meals
4. Entrance Fees
5. Insurance

* Selected Participants shall be responsible for the cost of round-trip airfares and visa
fee.
**If you would like to book the returned air-ticket on 4th August 2019, the depart time
must be after 2 p.m. Bangkok time GMT+7.
***Any other expenses not directly related to the program are not covered

Rules and Regulations

1. All participants are required to take part in every activity conducted throughout the program.
2. Participants are NOT PERMITTED to leave designated accommodations or locations
without permission granted individually during the program, at all times.
3. Narcotics and alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED under any circumstances.
4. By signing the application form, you accept ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2019’s
consent to use, publish and reproduce all contents including photos, videos and any
achievements created by participants during the program, for all purposes, including
publicity, promotion and advertising, in any media without compensation, credit or right of
review or approval.

Suspension and Termination of Funding:

Funding will be suspended or terminated for following reasons:
1. Serious illness of the recipient
2. The recipient is deemed to be seriously ill and not physically fitted to carry on the
entire program.
3. Absence of recipient without any notice or reasonable explanation.
4. Use of drugs and/or alcohol

*If cancellation occurs after the confirmation, the participant must be responsible for
all expenses, which have been arranged by the organizer.

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 “Is ASEAN Really Sustainable in a Changing Global Future?”
28th July – 4th August 2019
Bangkok, Thailand

Tentative Program

Day 1 28th July 2019 Dress Code

Arrival of participants at Don Mueang International Airport/
Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Due to different flights during the day, participants are required to
travel to the hotel, Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam by
themselves.
Participants will check-in, receive room keycards and packages on 7th
floor of the Hotel.

How to get to the Hotel

From Don Mueang Airport
1. Take an express bus line A1-4 to BTS Mo Chit, and then take sky
train from BTS Mo Chit station to BTS National Stadium Station Casual
(around 100 THB)
or
2. Take a taxi meter (around 300 THB)

From Suvarnbhumi Airport

1. Take Airport Rail Link at the airport to BTS Phayathai, and then
take sky train from BTS Phayathai to BTS National Stadium (around
70 THB)
or
2. Take a Taxi (around 500 THB)

Casual
th (with shirt,
Day 2 29 July 2019
long pants,
no sandals)
7.00-8.00 Breakfast at the hotel
8.00-9.00 Transfer to Chulalongkorn University (10 min by walk)

Welcoming Remarks and Lecture on “ASEAN After 2015”

- By Asst. Prof. Piti Srisangnam. Director of Academic Affairs,
9.00-12.00 ASEAN Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University

- Ice breaker activities

12.00-13.00 Lunch Buffet

13.00-16.00 Bangkok Sightseeing

17.00 Return to the hotel

18.00 Dinner

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Day 3 30th July 2019
Casual
7.00-8.00 Breakfast at the hotel

8th CHULA ASEAN WEEK, held at Chulalongkorn University

8.30-9.30
Registration
Opening Ceremony
Welcoming Remarks:
- Professor Emeritus Suthiphand Chirathivat, Executive Director,
ASEAN Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University
- Ms. Supasinee Khamasundara, Deputy Secretary-General, The
Secretariat of the House of Representatives
9.30-9.50
- Director of International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD)
- Representative from King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Opening Remarks:
- Professor Bundit Euarporn, Ph.D., President, Chulalongkorn
University
Keynote Speech : ASEAN Vision 2040
- by Professor Fukunari Kimura, Ph.D., Chief Economist,
9.50-10.50
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
(TBC)
10.50-11.10 Refreshment/Coffee Break

Parallel Session 1: ASEAN Vision 2040: From Vision to

Implementation
Parallel Session 2 : Decoding Migration
11.10-12.30
- Health and Care Workforce
- Cambodian Migration
- Human Resource Landscape
- Remittances (ASEAN+3)
12.30-13.30 Lunch
Parallel Session 1: Earth Trusteeship in ASEAN
- By Chulalongkorn University Right Livelihood (CURLS)
Program
Parallel Session 2: Decoding Migration (continued)
13.30-15.00 - Challenges in Accessing to Data & Data Availability
- Reasons for Migration
- Human Capital
- Left Behind Children
- Urban-Rural in Thailand and ECC
15.00-15.15 Refreshment/Coffee Break
Parallel Session 1: Water-Food-Energy Nexus in ASEAN
- By The Center for Social Development Studies (CSDS),
Chulalongkorn University
15.15-16.45
Parallel Session 2: Decoding Migration (continued)
- Synthesis

17.00-18.00 Dinner

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 19.00 Team building and group assignment activities at the Hotel
Smart
Day 4 31st July 2019
Casual
7.00-8.30 Breakfast at the hotel
8th CHULA ASEAN WEEK
9.00-9.30
Registration
Keynote Speech : ASEAN Among China’s BRI and Global Indo-
Pacific Strategy
9.30-10.30
- by Professor Amitav Acharya, Distinguished Professor of
International Relations at American University
10.30-10.45 Refreshment/Coffee Break

Panel Session : Has ASEAN been Squeezed between BRI and

10.45-12.30
the Indo-Pacific Strategy?

12.30-13.30 Lunch

Panel Session : Development Policy for Increasing in Economic

13.30-15.00 Value and Implementation of the Framework Agreement on the
BIMSTEC Free Trade Area

15.00-15.15 Refreshment
Panel Session : Development Policy for Increasing in Economic
15.15-16.45 Value and Implementation of the Framework Agreement on the
BIMSTEC Free Trade Area (Continued)

17.00-18.00 Dinner
19.00 Team building and group assignment activities at the Hotel
Smart
Day 5 1st August 2019
Casual
8th CHULA ASEAN WEEK
8.30-9.00
Registration
Keynote Speech : Human Rights Issues in ASEAN
- By Professor Surakiart Sathirathai, Former Deputy Prime
9.00-9.40
Minister of Thailand, Former Minister of Finance Ministry, and
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs

Keynote Speech : Advancing Parliamentary Partnership for

9.40-10.40 Sustainable Community
- By The Secretariat of the House of Representatives

10.40-11.00 Refreshment/Coffee Break

Panel Session : The Parliamentary Roles in Driving ASEAN
11.00-12.30 Community Forward as a Global ASEAN
- By The Secretariat of the House of Representatives
12.30-13.15 Lunch

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 Keynote Speech : AIPA and Sustainable Development
13.15-14.15 - By Mr. Isara Suthornwat, ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly:
AIPA) (TBC)

Panel Session : The Parliamentary Roles in Facilitating

14.15-15.45 Regulatory Developments in the ASEAN Member States
- By The Secretariat of the House of Representatives

15.45-16.00 Refreshment/Coffee Break

Panel Session : ASEAN Centrality in the Evolving World

16.00-17.00
- By The Secretariat of the House of Representatives

17.00-18.00 Dinner
Smart
Day 6 2nd August 2019
Casual
8th CHULA ASEAN WEEK
9.00-9.30
Registration
Panel Session : Fighting Fake News and Bias in ASEAN
9.30-12.00 - By Chulalongkorn University in collaborate with Gadja Mada
University
10.30-10.45 Refreshment/Coffee Break
12.30-13.30 Lunch

Panel Session: Toward Sustainable Tourism Development of the

13.30-15.00 North-South Economic Corridor : Case Study of ASEAN-China
Tourism Opportunities in R3A Route

15.00-15.15 Refreshment/Coffee Break

15.15 Depart to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

16.15 Arrive the Accommodation

16.15-18.00 Group Activities
19.00 Dinner
Day 7 3rd August 2019 Casual
7.00-9.00 Breakfast at the hotel

- Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park (UNESCO World Heritage)

9.00-12.00
- Sightseeing attraction in the province and enjoy outdoor activities

12.00-13.00 Lunch

14.00 Return to the Hotel

14.00-18.00 Present group assignment and prepare the cultural performances

Cultural Night
19.00-22.00
Farewell Dinner and Cultural Performances

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 Day 8 4 August 2019 Casual
7.00-8.00 Breakfast at the hotel
End of the program
Transfer to the airports
There are three drop off spots provided for all participants:
9.00 1. Don Mueang International Airport
2. Suvarnabhumi Airport
3. Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam
All participants MUST declare the spot before departure
**The Program indicated is subject to change**

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 Application Form Please attach
your photo here
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**All documents and essays MUST be filled in BLOCK LETTERS** 6months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION Application No. ………………

(For officer use only)
1. Application Name (as appears on the passport)
(Mr./Ms./Mrs.) ___________________________ ___________________________
First name Family name
2. Date of Birth ______________________________________
3. Age __________________
4. Sex Male/ Female/ Other (for statistical purposes only)
5. Nationality ____________________
6. Identification Number _____________________
7. Passport Number ____________________ Place of Issue _________________________
Date of Issue __________________________ Date of Expiry ________________________
8. VISA information (Do you have traveling VISA for Thailand?)
Have/ Don’t have/ Processing/ No requirement
9. Telephone number (+) ____________________________________________________
10. Mobile Phone Number (+) _________________________________________________
11. E-mail address___________________________________________________________
12. Shirt Size _______________________________________________________________

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 EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

1. Current Institute
University ______________________________ Country _____________________
Field of Study ___________________________ Year______ GPAX _______ out of _____

2. Language Proficiency (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent)

Foreign Language Listening Reading Speaking Writing
1. _____________ ________ ________ ________ ________
2. _____________ ________ ________ ________ ________
3. _____________ ________ ________ ________ ________

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 ESSAY QUESTIONS

Essays: All applicants are required to answer the questions below.

Question 1: Is ASEAN really sustainable in a changing global future?
Question 2: Please give information about yourself and how you can contribute to the
Program?
(The essay must not exceed 300 words)
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 SUBMISSION

Please submit the following documents together with your application (Your application
will not be considered without the following materials):

A. Completed application form ・

B. Resume or Brief bio-data ・
C. Copy of passport ・
D. Copy of transcript ・
E. Completed parental consent form ・
F. Copy of related research paper (Optional) ・
G. Copy of language proficiency test result (Optional) ・

I declare that the information given is true to the best of my knowledge. If I am awarded
the funding, I agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the organizer.

Applicant Signature

___________________________
( )

Date _____/_____/_____

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 PARENTAL CONSENT FORM

*This form must be completed by applicant’s parent or guardian and attached along with application package.

Parent Information

First name Family name

National ID/
Passport
Number

Participant Information

First name Family name

Date of Birth Name of Program

Date(s) From July 28th, 2019 to August 4th, 2019

Parent or guardian’s signature
I agree to my son/daughter taking part in
ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2019.

Emergency Contact Detail

Home address

Contact telephone numbers (for the duration of the project)

Name Home

Mobile Work

Alternative Contact Relationship to student:

Address

Name Home
Mobile Work

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Medical Information
Please mark with X if appropriate:
Applicant does not suffer from any medical or mental condition
requiring regular treatment.

Applicant suffers from:

Allergic to Type of reaction

Applicant has an
allergy to the
following:

Dietary Information
Does applicant have any special dietary requirement?
e.g. vegetarian, kosher, allergies, halal YES/NO
(please give details)

Declaration by Parent/Guardian
I have read and completed this form and to the best of my knowledge, the details given
are true and accurate.
As parent and/or legal guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal actions
taken by the above-named minor participant.
I agree on belief of myself, my child named here in, or our heirs, successors and assigns,
to hold harmless and defend ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2019, its staffs, agents, and
representatives associated with the project, from any and all actions, claims, demands costs,
expenses and all consequential damage arising from or in connection with my child attending
the event or in connection with any illness or injury or cost of medical treatment in connection
therewith, and I agree to compensate the expenses that are not covered by the program fund
therewith.

Signature Date

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