Application Package

ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2017

ASEANs Next Step in the Changing World
30th July 7th August 2017
Bangkok, Thailand
 ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2017
ASEANs Next Step in the Changing World
30th July 7th August 2017
Bangkok, Thailand
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Background and Program Information

In 2015, the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) established a blueprint that guides
the ASEAN community to become a people-oriented and environmentally friendly citizen, with a
focus on promoting sustainable development. One of the most important elements of the blueprint is
the aim to build an ASEAN identity so as to promote ASEAN awareness and create the sense of a
united community that serve as stepping stone toward the next step of ASEAN. In order to achieve
such goal, an effective use of media and information technology is crucial.
As of January 2017, it was estimated that 320 million people or half of the population of the
ASEAN community are internet users who are constantly exposed to information and media online.
Alongside the fast adaptation of digital technologies, traditional forms of media, such as newspapers
and radio, still exist. Once the potentials of media are realized, the awareness of ASEAN and the
sense of belonging in one community that may lead to the brighter future for ASEAN could be on its
way.
Recognizing the importance of the youths as efficient media users and 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 has inviting ASEAN students, who are the
future leaders of the ASEAN to gather at the ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2017 - ASEANs
Next Step in the Changing World to enhance their understanding on the role of media and
information technology in the changing world and forge strong friendship among them. The
program, which includes lectures, discussions, workshop and site visits in Thailand, will be held
between 30th July 7th August 2017.

Objectives of the Program

1. To promote education on ASEAN 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

Outcomes of the Program

Participants are expected to deliver the following outcomes at the end of the program;
1. E-magazine on a selected topic of ASEAN. (The topic will be assigned at the beginning of the
program. One group of participants MUST deliver one E-magazine.)
2. Video presentation about their journey throughout the program.

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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 30 July 2017)

Documents Required for Application

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

Application Procedures
1. Call for application 1st May 2nd June 2017; the completed application form and relevant
documents must be received by Friday 2nd June 2017 (5 p.m. Bangkok time GMT+7) via
E-mail: aseanyouth2017.asc@gmail.com
2. Selected participants will be received the confirmation letter via email by Monday 12th June
2017 (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 aseanyouth2017.asc@gmail.com
by Monday 19th June 2017 (5 p.m. Bangkok time GMT+7)
4. Confirmed participants shall forward your airfares booking via E-mail to
aseanyouth2017.asc@gmail.com by Monday 17th July 2017 (5 p.m. Bangkok time GMT+7)
5. The activities will be held in 30th July 7th August 2017

Provision of Funding to the participants

* Selected Participants shall be responsible for the cost of round-trip airfares and visa fee.
**Any other expenses not directly related to the program are not covered
*** The provision of funding shall be applied only if a selected participant fully participates in
and completes all activities of this program until 7 August 2017. Failing to do means that the
participant must be responsible for all expenses that take place by themselves.

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

Rules and Regulations

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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 2017s 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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 ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2017
ASEANs Next Step in the Changing World
30th July 7th August 2017
Bangkok, Thailand

Day 1 30 July 2017 Dress Code

Arrival of participants SC,

All selected

participants must

arrive at the

program venue

before 2.00 pm.

(Thailand Time)
16.00 First Meeting and Icebreaking Activities
18.00
18.00 Welcoming Dinner
-19.00
19.00 Overnight in Bangkok
Day 2 31 July 2017 SC
7.30 Breakfast
8.30
9.00 Opening Ceremony
12.00 Welcoming Remarks and Keynote
lecture by Prof. Suthiphand Chirathivat
Executive Director, ASEAN Studies
Center at Chulalongkorn University
12.00 Lunch at hotel
-13.00
13.30 ASEAN Cultural Center Site Visit and Lectures
-16.00
16.00 Transfer to Bangkok Old City Walk Rally
19.00
- Democracy Monument

- Loha Prasart

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 - Pom Mahakan

- Wat Saket

- The Giant Swing

- Wat Pho
19.00 Dinner
20.00
20.00 Overnight in Bangkok
Day 3 1 August 2017 SC
7.00 Breakfast
8.00
6th Chula ASEAN Week (TBC)
8.30-9.00 Registration
9.00-12.30 Thailand: Moving
Forward to Sustainable Growth
Keynote
Speaker: Prime Minister Gen.
Prayut Chan-o-cha
12.30 Lunch
-13.30
13.30 The Best Kept Secrets of ASEAN at 50th:
16.30
Whats Next?

Keynote Speaker: H.E. Dr. Surin Pitsuwan,

Former Secretary-General of ASEAN

18.00 Dinner at Hotel
19.00
19.00 Team Building Activity and Group
22.00 Workshop
Day 4 2 August 2017 SC
7.00 Breakfast
8.00
CHULA ASEAN WEEK
9.00-9.30: Registration
9.30-10.30: The ASEAN

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 Community for ASEAN Citizens
Keynote Speaker: H.E. Mr.
Vongthep Arthakaivalvatee,
Deputy Secretary-General of
Secretariat, Jakarta, Indonesia
(TBC)
10.30 12.30: Media and
Challenges in Today World by
Faculty of Communication Arts,
Chulalongkorn University
12.30-13.30: Lunch
13.30-16.30: Panel Discussion
hosted by the Secretariat of the
House of Representatives
17.00 Dinner
18.00
19.00 Overnight in Bangkok
Day 5 3 August 2017 SC
7.00 Breakfast
8.00
9.30 AECs Next Step in the Changing World: Are
10.30
We Unique?

Keynote Speaker: Professor Dr. Surakiart

Sathirathai,

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand

10.30- International Trade and
12.30 Investment Laws among ASEAN
Countries
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sakda
Thanikul
Former Dean of the Faculty of Law,
Chulalongkorn University
12.30 Lunch
13.30

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13.30 International Workshop on Human Resource
16.30
Landscape in Mainland ASEAN by Faculty

of Economics, Chulalongkorn University;

ASEAN Studies Center Chulalongkorn

University and Department of Economics,

Saitama University, Japan

18.00 Dinner
19.00
19.00 Overnight in Bangkok
Day 6 4 August 2017 SC
7.00 Breakfast
8.00
9.00 Regional Environmental and The ASEAN
10.00
Communitys

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Amitav Acharya,

Ph.D., American University, Washington DC.

10.00 Thailands First Year in the ASEAN
11.00 Community: Politics and Security
By Assoc. Prof. Panitan
Wattanayagorn, Ph.D.
11.00 Thailands First Year in the ASEAN
-12.00 Community: The Economy
By Assoc. Prof. Thitinan
Pongsudhirak, Ph.D.
12.00 Lunch
13.00
13.00 Thailands First Year in the ASEAN
14.00
Community: Socio-Cultural Aspects

By Khun Kavi Chongkittavorn

14.00 Thailands ASEAN Policy: Challenges and
15.00

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 Prospects

By Khun Jakkrit Srivali

15.00 The Future Role of Thailand in ASEAN
-16.00
By Prof. Dr. Amitav Acharya and Assoc. Prof.

Panitan Wattanayagorn
16.30 Dinner
17.30
18.30 Overnight in Bangkok
Day 7 5 August 2017 Project t-shirt
7.00 Breakfast
8.00
8.00 Depart to Huahin
10.00
10.00 Visit Chang Hua Mun Royal Project
12.00
13.00- Lunch at the hotel and check-in
14.00
14.00 Seaside Activities
-17.00 Community Service: Bach Clean-Up
18.00 Dinner
19.00
22.00 Overnight in Huahin
Day 8 6 August 2017 A
7.00 Breakfast and Check-out
8.00
8.00 Depart to Bangkok
-10.00
10.00 Visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TBC)
12.00
13.00 - Lunch at the hotel and check-in
14.00
14.00 Presentation and Submission of Group
17.00 Projects
17.00 Farewell Dinner and Cultural T
22.00 Performances
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22.00 Overnight in Bangkok

22.00
Day 9 7 August 2017 C
Breakfast at hotel & Check-out before All
11.00AM. participants
End of the program must check
Transfer to Airport out from the
hotel and
leave to the
airport by
11.00am.
**The program indicated may be subject to change**

Dress Code

Code Description
A Formal (business suit)
Male: Shirt with blazer, Tie, long plants, belt, sock, formal shoes
Female: Shirt with blazer, skirt (or long plants), stockings, formal shoes
SC SC - Smart Casual
Male: Shirt, long pants, belt, sock, casual shoes (no sandal)
Female: Shirt, skirt, long pants, casual shoes (no sandal)

T TTraditional Costume
Male and Female Costumes For Creative Cultural Performance

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 Please attach a photo
ApplicationForm **All documents
here
and essays MUST
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*Photo in be no
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more than 6 months
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APPLICANTINFORMATION Application No.....

(For officer use only)

1. Applicant 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

* Applicants must have a passport that is valid at least 6 months)
8. VISA information (Do you have traveling VISA for Thailand?)
Have/ Dont have/ Processing/ No requirement

9. Telephone number (+)

10. Mobile Phone number (+)_______________________________________________

11. E-mail address

12. Polo 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. English
2.
3.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND/OR AWARDS

 ESSAY QUESTION

Essays: All applicants are required to answer.

Question 1: How do you think the media impact the economy of your country?
(150words)

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Question 2: As a digital native, how would you use social media to strengthen the ASEAN
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Question 3: What do you expect yourself to be doing in 10 years from now? (150words)

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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

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 / /
 PARENTAL CONSENTFORM
*This form must be completed by applicants 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 30th July 7th August 2017

Parent or Guardians signature

I agree to my son/ daughter taking part
in ASEAN Youth Exchange Program
2017

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
Medical Information

Please mark where 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? YES NO

e.g. vegetarian, kosher, allergies, halal (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 behalf of myself, my child named here in, or our heirs, successors and assigns, to
hold harmless and defend ASEAN Youth Exchange Program 2017, its staffs, agents, and
representatives associated with the project, from any and all actions, claims, demands, damages, 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 program fund therewith.

Signature Date