In 2021, Thammasat University hosted academic and social fora on several controversial development issues, reflecting the role of being a neutral platform and safe space for different political stakeholders to discuss development challenges and sensitive issues. Social science faculties, i.e. Faculties of Law, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, played an important role in providing the platform.

The issues discussed in 2021 were ranging from the reform of police system, critiquing the Constitutional Court on the marriage case and gender diversity, women and democracy, solutions to PM2.5, fiscal efficiency and universal health coverage, grassroots economy and inequality, various perspectives on contemporary Buddhism in Thailand. Each forum was participated by academia from various institutions, pertinent government officers, and civil society representatives.

Table below shows some details of these fora and seminars.

Event details	Link to the activities
Faculty of Law, Thammasat University organized an academic seminar on “Police Reform, upstream of the justice process” held on Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There are speakers include: Professor Dr. Udom Ratamarit, lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, representative from the academic department Mr. Somchai Homlaor, former member of the Legal Reform Committee, representative from the people’s sector Pol. Col. Dr. Mana Paochuay, secretary-general of the Association of Investigators, represent as a worker The theme of the dialogue on police reform as advocates of justice is directly related to peace, one of the pillars of the SDGs, in particular SDG goal 16 : peace justice and strong institutions, sub-goal 16.6, develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.	See the activity here.
Faculty of Law Thammasat University organizes a seminar on ” Criticizes the Constitutional Court on the marriage case and gender diversity” held on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. There are speakers include: Ms.Sprawee Asanasak, lecturer at Faculty of Law, Thammasat University Mr.Pawin Malaiwong, lecturer at Faculty of Arts, Thammasat UniversityProfessor Sorat Hongladarom, Lecturer at Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University.Associate Professor Anon Mamao, Lecturer at Faculty of Law, Thammasat University The issue of criticizing the constitutional court on LGBTQ marriage cases is directly related to the people issue, which is one of the pillars of the SDGs, in particular SDG Goal 5 : Gender equality, sub-goal 5.c, adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels	See the activity here.
Faculty of Law Thammasat University organizes a seminar on “Climate Change, global turbulence, forgotten problems..?” held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There are speakers include: – Dr. Nattharika Wayupap Nitipon, Deputy Director of Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization – Dr. Thanyaporn Krittitayawut, Director of the Global Compact Network Association of Thailand – Ajarn Romchat Wachira Rattanakornkul, Environment and Climate Change Human Rights Officer – Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Vice Chairman of the Commission on Natural Resources and Environment The theme of the dialogue on Climate Change, an increasingly pressing issue affecting life around the world, is directly related to planet issues, one of the pillars of the SDGs, particularly SDG Goal 13 : Climate action.	See the activity here.
Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University organized an academic seminar on “Women, Nation and Democracy in Revolution 2475” on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. onwards. There are speakers include: – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalidaporn Songsamphan (Politics and Government) – Dr. Pridi Hongston – Mr. Chanan Yodhong The dialogue addressed the role of women and the situation during the 1932 revolution, directly related to people & peace, which is one of the pillars of the SDGs, in particular SDG goal 5 : Gender equality,, sub-goal 5.5, Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.	See the activity here.
Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology, Thammasat University organized a series of academic seminars on “Multidimensional Contemporary Buddhism in Thai Society”   The first seminar, on topic “Visit the pagoda and collect turtle eggs: Myanmar Buddhist tourism and political journey” on Friday, August 20, 2021, from 14:00-17:00 Speaker: Dr. Niranuch Muangphu, Department of Anthropology, Goody College, Hilpakorn University Commentator: Suddan Visuthilock, Associate Professor, School of Sociology and Anthropology, Thammasat University The 2nd seminar, on the topic “Buddhist policy in the era of the people’s government” on Friday, August 27, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Speaker: Dr. Thanapong Jitsanga, Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Ramkhamhaeng University Commentator : Asst. Prof. Dr. Dechopol Hemnalai, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University   The 3rd seminar, on topic “Thai Buddhist Public Communication in the Peace Process: A Case Study of the Thai Buddhist Group for Peace (B4P)” on Friday, September 3, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Speaker: Dr. Assembly Nilpat, Branch of Communication Arts, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus. Commentator : Asst. Prof. Dr. Chalita Bhuntuwong, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kasetsart University   The 4th seminar, on topic “White is pure Srisawat: the origin and place of Thai national Buddhism” on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Speaker: Mr. Krit Phujiyama, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University Commentator : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pinyaphan Pojanalawan, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rajabhat Lampang University   The 5th seminar, on topic “Buddhist women and the peace process under the dynamics of religion and ethnicity in the southern border” on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr. Duanghathai Buranacharoen, Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University Commentator: Dr. Khakanang Yavaprapas, Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology, Thammasat University   The dialogue addressed the role of women and the situation during the 1932 revolution, directly related to people & peace, which is one of the pillars of the SDGs, in particular SDG goal 5 : Gender equality,, sub-goal 5.5, Ensure women’s full and effective