Thammasat Institute of Area Studies (TIARA) Thammasat University, Rangsit Center
Asia-Pacific Region, particularly the Pacific Rim, indisputably, will be the most exciting area in the world for the next century. The Asia-Pacific Region has become increasingly important in a relatively short period of time. The region now accounts for more than half of global economic activity. Trade and development have given rise to increased international economic cooperation, ranging from small regional forums to largescale collaborations such as APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation). Politically, this region is characterized by the interplay of regional powers with the overlapping interests of the dominant world superpowers - China, India, and the United States. Conflicts of interest among countries are certain and will be intensified. Regional conflicts are becoming more intense and extremely complex as all major countries in the world are eyeing and trying to widen their sphere of influence over countries in this region.
In addition, this is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world. Not only conflicts but also attempts to integrate and collaborate for peace and prosperity are found everywhere. Thus, it is important for us to understand the multidimensional and dynamism within this vibrant region.
Thammasat Institute of Area Studies (TIARA), therefore, initiates the first annual academic and postgraduate conference on Asia-Pacific Studies in Thailand and ASEAN called Thammasat Annual Academic and Postgraduate International Conference (TU-CAPS). This international and interdisciplinary conference aims to bring together experts and scholars from various fields of study relating to Asia-Pacific studies to provide a forum for exchanging information, ideas, and upgrading knowledge across a range of disciplines. Our event also aims at realizing the concept of international academic forum to facilitate the growing of educational and research network throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
TU-CAPS welcomes scholars, academics, experts, researchers, and postgraduate students around the world who are interested in Asia-Pacific Studies. TU-CAPS encourages presentations in the area of security and defense, economics and trade, political economy, development and public policy and Telecommunication development policy.
A 2-day international conference comprises two or more concordance events:
Thammasat Annual Academics and Postgraduate Conference on Asia-Pacific (TU-CAPS) is the first international conference on Asia-Pacific Studies in Southeast Asia. The event is the platform for knowledge sharing and exchanging between scholars who excel in various aspects of Asia-Pacific Studies.
Each year the central theme will be set to provide the direction of the panel and people presentation. TU-CAPS International Conference will be organized within the framework of promoting and integrating the differences between countries in the Asia Pacific Region. Although the central theme of each year is different, our topics are multidisciplinary in nature and span over a variety of field of studies including
TU-CAPS organizing committee announces the call for paper between March – August every year. Authors will be notified of the decision of the reviewers by October. If the proposal is accepted, the author will be invited to register for the conference.
For the Thammasat Annual Academics and Postgraduate Conference on Asia-Pacific Studies, there will be an international academic forum for researchers and scholars from around the world to present their paper, exchange and update the new findings and information on all aspects of Asia-Pacific region. Participants will gain knowledge and build or extend their academic network through direct interaction with experts in fields. The committee chair that is responsible for the session is Associate Professor Dr. Suphat SUPHACHALASAI, the Director of Thammasat Institute of Area Studies (TIARA), Thammasat University.
For the Post-Graduate conference where there will be a floor for a showcase of postgraduate students’ works and papers, particularly students of Master of Arts in Asia-Pacific Studies program. We also welcome papers from students from other universities around the world to present their theses and paper to facilitate the knowledge exchange and links at the postgraduate level. The committee chair that is responsible for the session is Dr. Supruet THAVORNYUTIKARN, Director of India Studies Center, Thammasat University.
Telecommunication and ICT Development Policy International Conference provides forum where academic, business, and government researchers as well as industry practitioners, policy makers, representatives of international bodies, and consultants present and discuss research results, and share and explore new ideas in response to specific needs as they develop. The committee chair that is responsible for the session is Professor Hitoshi MITOMO, Dean of Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS), Waseda University.
TU-CAPS is held with affiliation with several universities and research institutes. These partnerships confirm the high academic standing of the conference.
For more information, please visit our conference website
