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Politics, Economy Management in Southeast Asia
International Summer School 2009
Venue and Date Thammasat University (Bangkok),
22 August to 17 September 2009 Organized
by University of Linz Austrian Association of
East Asian Studies Thammasat University Program
Director Istvan Rado Contact Istvan.Radoateas
tasia.at Online Information www.eastasia.at/summ
erschool
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Thammasat University

• Second oldest university of Thailand (founded in
  1934)
• As the university of the people Thammasat
  University has contributed greatly to the
  countrys democratization process
• The campus is located next to the Chao Phraya
  river near to the Grand Palace in Bangkoks Old
  Town

Chao Phraya River
Grand Palace
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Summer School Program

• Departure from Vienna on 22 August
• Arrival in Vienna on 17 September
• 3 weeks courses at Thammasat University
• Participants are taken care of by students of the
  university (Buddy Program)
• Accomodation at New Siam Riverside, about 5
  minutes walking distance from the university
• Cost ca 2340.-

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Politics, Economy Management in Southeast Asia

• Academic Program
• Political, cultural and economic structures in
  Thailand and Southeast Asia
• Practical focus on business opportunities and
  business environment (incl. excursions)
• Individual specialization on one of the topics
  treated in class

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Projected Excursions

• The Grand Palace
• Singha Beer Brewery
• The Ministry of Commerce
• The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)
• The Bank of Thailand

Bank of Thailand
Stock exchange
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Field Trips Ayutthaya

• Weekend trip to the historical capital with
  Thai buddies

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Field Trips Chiang Mai

• Chiang Mai Arrival on Saturday, 12 September
• Accomodation at Centara Duangtawan Hotel Chiang
  Mai
• Highlights Doi Suthep, Night Bazaar, Walking
  Market

Doi Suthep
Centara Duangtawan Hotel
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Field Trips Sukhothai

• Day trip to the historical city more than 2000
  temples and artefacts
• Flight back to Bangkok on 16 September