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Justice undone, case unsolved: A seminar about Bung Netiporn

Monday, 6 January, 5pm

As the Thanyaburi Court schedules an inquest into the death of Bung Netiporn on Monday, 13 January 2025, at 1PM, we, Bung’s friends, are organizing a seminar titled "Justice Undone, Case Unsolved."

This seminar aims to collectively discuss, remember and highlight the injustice surrounding the case of Bung Netiporn, a political activist who was detained during trial and tragically passed away on 14 May 2024 while on a hunger strike in prison demanding judicial reform.

We invite members of the media and the public to join us for this important seminar and keep our eyes on the inquest date. The seminar will feature insights from distinguished speakers on various critical issues such as prisoners' rights to medical treatment, the right to bail, the Thai justice system and the role of the media.

Speakers include:

‍Sulak Sivaraksa, writer, professor, philosopher, social activist and founder of Sathirakoses-Nagapradipa Foundation (SNF).

‍Thapanee Eadsrichai, founder of The Reporters, an online news agency.

‍Kannavee Suebsang, member of parliament, secretary-general of the Fair Party and member of the committee to Promote Respect of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).Angkhana Neelaphaijit, senator, human rights activist and former member of the National Human Rights Commission.

Moderator: Kittituch Sriamrung.

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This is not an FCCT-organized event.Free and open to all.

Board games night

Tuesday, 7 January, 7pm

Join us for a chilled night of board games with The Boring Club. Try your luck with classics like chess and backgammon or modern games including Catan and Pandemic.

The bar and restaurant will be open. Try our pizzas from the new pizza oven. The Boring Club meets at the FCCT clubhouse for games every Tuesday at 7pm.

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Free and open to all.

Human Rights Watch world report 2025 (Asia release): Citizens across Asia stand up against oppression

Press conference, Friday, 17 January, 10.30am

The World Report 2025 examines the human rights situation in more than 100 countries worldwide over the past year. At the Asia launch, we will discuss chapters focusing on Asian countries and regional trends of rising authoritarianism and transnational repression. These include: intensifying abuses and crimes against humanity in China, Myanmar and North Korea; escalating repression of civil society in Vietnam and Cambodia; and weakening of democratic institutions and the rule of law in India, Pakistan and Thailand. Discussing how despite these setbacks, people across Asia have bravely risked their lives to stand up against oppression.

Join us in the FCCT clubhouse or via Facebook live, to hear from:

‍Elaine Pearson, Asia director, Human Rights Watch. Meenakshi Ganguly, deputy Asia director, Human Rights Watch.

‍Sunai Phasuk, senior Thailand researcher, Human Rights Watch.

Moderator: Phil Robertson, FCCT board member. Please note, space is limited.

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Please RSVP by January 15 to:Judy Kwon, deputy media director, Asia, Human Rights Watch, kwon@hrw.org.

‍To join virtually, please register at the link below:

‍https://hrworg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SNnMaw2_SaapCtVT4ROYtg

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Note: The news conference will be conducted in English.

‍For more information, please contact:In Seoul, Judy Kwon (English, Korean, Mandarin): +1- 929-448-1018; or kwonj@hrw.org.

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This is not an FCCT-organized event.

Free and open to all. Tea and coffee will be provided.

The FCCT is grateful for the support of corporate sponsor Bitkub. For more information about the club's corporate sponsorship program contact: info@fccthai.com.

The FCCT expresses appreciation for the support provided by corporate sponsor Bumrungrad International Hospital. For more information about the club's corporate sponsorship program contact: info@fccthai.com.

Heart valve disease: A possible hidden danger!

The heart consists of 4 chambers with the valves opening and closing to let blood pass through between the upper and the lower chambers in one direction, and not backward.

Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the heart valves do not open or close properly. This causes the heart muscles to work harder to pump blood for the body’s requirements. This can result in heart failure and death.

What are the symptoms of heart valve diseases?

• Fatigue, tired when doing daily activities.
• Difficulty breathing while doing activities or lying down.
• Rapid weight gain.
• Swelling in various organs such as the abdomen, legs, ankles and feet.
• Cardiac arrhythmia such as fast or irregular heartbeat.
• Fever and body aches, if due to infection.
• In severe cases, too much fluid in the lungs, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.

What is the treatment for heart valve disease?‍

There are many ways to treat heart valve disease. Currently, Bumrungrad Hospital has the technology for heart valve replacement without surgery, offering good results and highly safe.

Learn more about heart valve disease and treatment option here.

Send us an enquiry today by clicking here.

FCCT’s new podcast: Dateline Bangkok episode two

For this weeks episode of the Dateline Bangkok podcast, Tommy Walker speaks with Naruchai Ninnad, deputy director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs at Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This interview will discuss Thailand’s current visa system, with a specific focus on the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Naruchai talks about how Thailand’s three visa phases, why the DTV has been introduced, the number of successful applicants and some of the reasons some applicants have been rejected.

Nurachai also answers some of the FAQ’s about the DTV visa, freelancers,digital nomads, soft power, eligibility and costs.

Watch the full episode here.

Also now on Spotify.

New to Bangkok? Under 35?

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New FCCT merchandise

UN Environment Programme is looking for a head writer

UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is searching for a talented writer and editor to fill a senior international staff position (P4 level) based in Nairobi, Kenya at its global headquarters.

The successful applicant would have at least one year of professional experience writing and editing content focused on the environment or related scientific issues.

UNEP is committed to achieving geographic diversity among its staff and applicants from the Asia Pacific region, Latin America, Africa, West Asia and Eastern Europe are especially encouraged to apply: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/244945?language=en

Advertise in the FCCT's Bulletin at special discount rates

Individuals and organisations are welcome to take out advertising in the weekly FCCT Bulletin which reaches nearly 4,000 people in the club’s network. Guidelines

• Write a catchy headline, followed by a maximum of three sentences + contact email/phone number/ link to a website for further details if applicable.

To book an ad please email: info@fccthai.com