- 1 - The 13th International Conference on Thai Studies (ICTS 13), to be held during July 15-18, 2017, in the collaborations with several Thai universities. The main theme of ICTS 13 is “Globalized Thailand? Connectivity, Conflict, and Conundrums of Thai Studies” with several sub-themes which reflect emerging issues in Thai society as it has increasingly become related to and a part of the larger global network. The conference aims to encourage scholars and students of Thai Studies to critically examine the dynamics of Thai society in the context of globalization as it concerns not only the relationships between Thailand and its neighbors, but also Thailand and the world. Although ICTS is largely about Thai Studies, it also includes the study of cultures and the interrelationships of ethnic minorities in Thai society, as well as the diaspora of Thai people and other Tai-speaking peoples/communities outside of Thailand. For more information, please visit http://www.icts13.chiangmai.cmu.ac.th/.
- 2. The 10th International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS10), to be held during July 20-23, 2017. ICAS is the largest international gathering in the field of Asian Studies. ICAS attracts participants from over 60 countries to engage in global dialogues on Asia that transcend boundaries between academic disciplines and geographic areas. Since 1997, ICAS has brought more than 20,000 academics together at nine conventions. Experts in the field of Asian Studies will meet in the delightful Northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, famous for its rich cultural heritage. Events will include: panels and roundtable discussions, keynote speeches, craft exhibitions, a film and documentary festival and the first Asian Studies Book Fair. Enjoy the multitude of networking opportunities, possibilities to share your research and to meet with academic publishers. For further details, please visit http://icas.asia/icas-10-chiang-mai-2017.
We would like to invite you to participate in our coming conferences: ICTS13 and ICAS10 as well as present your paper which fits the general theme of the conferences, or you may wish to propose a panel yourself. We are confident that your contribution will make the conference(s) interesting, vibrant, and intellectually stimulating.
We also thank you in advance for your help circulating the Call for Papers in your network or those who are interested in participating in the conferences