Module 3

January 29-February 8, 2007 - The third module of Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program brings together international experts and practitioners to highlight wide-range of skills, approaches and strategies of conflict resolution: Dr. Panrapee Suttiwan and Dr. Puntip Sirivunnabood, the Faculty of Psychology of Chulalongkorn University lead the discussions on Communication in Conflict Situation; Mr. Joel Schaffer of Federal Mediation Center (San Francisco, USA) and Dr. Suwit Laohasiriwong, Director of Center for Dispute Resolution, Khon Khaen University work together in highlighting theories and skills on Negotiation, Mediation and Problem Solving and Public Policy Dispute; Mr. Alfredo Ferrariz Lubang from Nonviolence International Southeast Asia on Nonviolent Action; Dr. Kamarulzaman Askandar from University of Sains (Malaysia) on Civil Society and Peace Processes; and Col.Songwit Noonpakdee of Royal Thai Army on Military Peace Operation.

Dr.Punrapee Suttiwan, the Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University, lead the discussion on Communication in Conflict Situation		Dr.Puntip Sirivunnabood from Chulalongkorn University discusses psychological characters on Communication in Conflict Situation
RPCS participants with their peace towers, an activity to reflect communication skills and teamwork
Joel Schaffer of Federal Mediation Center and Dr.Suwit Laohasiriwong of Center for Dispute Resolution, Khon Khaen University enrich their sessions on Negotiation and Mediation with eastern-western and theoretical-practitioner perspectives		Regional Representative of Nonviolence International Southeast Asia Alfredo Ferrariz Lubang inspires RPCS participants with his strong commitment in nonviolent action
Dr.Kamuralzaman Askandar highlights cases of Aceh, Indonesia and Mindanao, Philippines during the discussions on civil society and peace processes		Col.Songwit Noonpakdee of Royal Thai Army shares his reflections and experiences on peace operation amid the conflict of Thailand's Southern provinces

Field Study 2: Northern Thailand

February 11-15, 2007 - The second RPCS field study trip visit Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city in Northern Thailand to examine various attempts of conflict resolution at work. The sites of visit are from the hill-top Ang Khang Royal Project, nationally well-known Systemic Garbage Elimination Project of Wiang Fang Municipality, Mae Wang and Mae Ta Chang Watershed and Community Irrigation Ditch. The group too has opportunity to engage in discussions with the Hug Chiang Mai Alliance on various Mega-projects to be implemented in the area and their impacts. During this field study trip, the group is hosted a welcoming dinner by local Rotary Clubs.

International RPCS crews discuss their learning of the Ang Khang Royal Project		RPCS participants with the welcoming faces of hill-children
Director of Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies Prof. Dr.Amara Pongsapich (last row, second from right) with the participants and staff in early morning of Ang Khang Hilltop		Deputy Mayor of Wiang Fang Municipality Mr.Premsak Wantanu explains the settings of Systemic Garbage Elimination Project
Mayor of Wiang Fang Municipality Mr.Thanit Kamolrattana and Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies Director Prof. Dr.Amara Pongsapich (in the middle) on the panel discussion "Conflict Resolution and Wiang Fang Systemic Garbage Elimination Project"		Coordinator of Hug Chiang Mai Association Mr.Kamron Koonadilok inspiringly shares his visions on the future of Chiang Mai
(from left) Francis Kabosha (Zambia), Abdulai Jalloh (Sierra Leone) and Supatra Supchukul (Thailand) at the traditional Khan-Tok dinner hosted by local Rotary Clubs		RPCS group with their local Rotary Clubs host at the Khan-Tok dinner
Participants observe the Mae Wang irrigation ditch after discussing its conflict over resource management		Villagers and farmers share the development of conflict over the Mae Wang Watershed and their attempts of conflict resolution
Dr.Chaiyan Rajchagool (blue shirt in the middle) with RPCS participants on top of the famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep		Participants Dunesh Gankanda (Sri Lanka), Bella Aberin (Philippines), Supatra Supchukul (Thailand), Lynne Favinger (USA) and Jarod Pepper (USA) with Chiang Mai landmark of the golden Pha That Doi Suthep
Director of the Institute for Community Rights Mr.Chaipant Prabhasavat spells out the conflict of Mae Ta Chang Watershed		The discussion goes on at the site about the conflict over Mae Ta Chang Watershed
RPCS group on top of Doi Pui

Study Tour at the Camillian Social Center

February 3, 2007 - Fr. Giovanni Contarin, the Founder and Director of the Camillian Social Center in Eastern province of Rayong since 1996, extends the invitation to his fellow participants of the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program for a study tour to the Center which provides shelter and care to homeless, indigent and rejected people living with HIV/AIDS.

Fr. Giovanni Contarin speaks of the development and works of the Camillian Social Center with people living with HIV/AIDS		Though living with HIV/AIDS, children at the Camillian Social Center are happy and ready to sing for the group
The hosts and Visitors in the group photo together

Rotary International Visit

February 8-9, 2007 - Staff and participants at the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University are honored to receive the visit from representatives of Rotary International Offices, Mr. Sanjay Parmar from India, Mr.Terry Davies from Australia and Mr.Suk-Ho Kim from South Korea accompanied by Coordinator of Peace and Conflict Studies Department of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Ms. Jenn Weidman and Director of Rotary Center in Thailand Ms. Danucha Bhumithaworn.

The distinguished guests are warmly received by Director of the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies Prof. Dr. Amara Pongsapich and also participate in some parts of the training sessions.

(from left) Coordinator of Peace and Conflict Studies Department, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Ms.Jenn Weidman, Rotary Center in Thailand Director Danucha Bhumithaworn, Mr.Suk-Ho Kim, Mr. Sanjay Parmar and Mr.Terry Davies introduce themselves before observe the training session