(13/03/2012)
 The
Royal Institute of Thailand will organize an international conference,
which will highlight the Sufficiency Economy approach as a way of
improving the people’s quality of life and tackling various problems in a
holistic manner.Vice-President of the Royal Institute, Dr. Sobha Chupikulchai Spielmann, said that the conference would take place at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Bangkok from 18 to 20 June 2012. It was earlier scheduled for 16-18 November 2011, but had to be rescheduled because of the flood crisis last year. According to Dr. Sobha, this international conference will be the first of its kind to be organized by the Royal Institute, and it aims to commemorate the “Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 5th December 2011.” About 200 Thai and international academics, researchers, and specialists in various fields, as well as members of the International Union of Academies, will attend the conference. Dr. Sobha stated that the event would provide a good opportunity for both Thai and international academics to discuss the topic of Sufficiency Economy, after the Royal Institute of Thailand was accepted in May 2011 as a full member of the International Union of Academies. This prestigious union of learned societies was founded in 1919, with institutions from 63 countries around the world as members. The admission of the Royal Institute into this union has enhanced Thailand’s international recognition and its role on the global stage. The upcoming international conference is entitled “The Role of the Learned Societies in Improving the Quality of Life in the Context of Globalization.” Mr. Ampol Senanaron, Privy Councilor, will preside over the opening ceremony and give a keynote address. Apart from many speakers from Thailand, there will be 16 speakers from such countries as the United States, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, Nepal, and several European nations. Many challenges and complicated problems have been arising around the world, and they have become more and more difficult to deal with. In the face of this situation, Dr. Sobha pointed out that there is a need to adopt a holistic approach to problem solving, so that people would live happily together and the ongoing crises would ease, as well. The Sufficiency Economy, advocated and developed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, encompasses three components, namely moderation, reasonableness, and self-immunity. In fact, this philosophy has been developed from the cultural roots based on most religious principles. Any global problems created by human greed can be dealt with adequately with Sufficiency Economy, which will lead to well-balanced and sustainable development, thus bringing about happiness and a better quality of life. |
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