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Center for Ethnic Studies and Development (CESD) was set up in 1994 by the Social Research Institute of Chiang Mai University to engage in research and development activities concerned with ethnic groups in mainland Southeast Asia. It aims to create an understanding of ethnic people`s political, economic, social and cultural structures, their problems and strategies to solve the problems. It is expected that this would help to increase public awareness and understanding on the value of ethnic diversified culture and knowledge, enable ethnic communities to achieve sustainability, and contribute to policy alternatives.
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- To conduct basic and applied research on ethnicity and ethnic relations in Northern Southeast Asia: northern Thailand, Burma, Laos, Vietnam and southern China;
- To strengthen networks between local, national and international research and development institutes and individual researchers in doing collaborative researchs, organizing seminars and publishing books and reports on ethnicity;
- To facilitate the exchange of data and information on ethnic peoples and their development by organizing research training and seminars for students, ethnic NGO workers and ethnic communities;
- To act as a resource center for ethnic studies and development in mainland Southeast Asia;
- To produce publication on ethnic studies and development in order to increase publications knowledge, to provide relevant policies and implementation recommendations as well as the basis for further studies.
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Member of Center for Ethnic Studies and Development
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Mrs. Kwanchewan Buadaeng
Position: Researcher
EDUCATIONAL RECORD :
- 1975 HIGH EDUCATION CERTIFICATE, Chiang Mai Teacher`s College, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 1983 BACHELOR DEGREE OF ART
Major in English, Minor in Mathemetics, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 1988 MASTER DEGREE OF ART, Major in Anthropology, Ateneo de Manila University,Metro Manila, Philippines
- 2001 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Anthropology) The University of Sydney, New South Wales, 2006 Australia
Interested Study Areas
- Cultural and ethnic identities
- Religious practices and movements among ethnic minorities
- Impact of globalization, modernization and government policy on ethnic minorities
- Karen peoples in Thailand and Burma
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Prasit Leepreecha,
Researcher and CESD Coordinator
Education
- B. A. (Political Sciences) Ramkhamhaeng University, 1985
- M. A. (Population and Social Research) Mahidol University, 1988
- Ph. D. (Anthropology) University of Washington, Seattle, 2001
Issues Interested
- Ethnic Responses to state and globalization, Identity, Tourism.
Awards/ Funds
- Bhumipol Scholarship, Ramkhamhaeng University, 1984-1985
- Graduate Scholarship, Mahidol University, 1986-1987
- Queen Ramphaiphannee Scholarship,1987
- Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Training, 1995-1998
- Ford Foundation, 1999-2001
- Asian Scholarship Foundation, 2002-2003
- Toyota Foundation, 2002-2004
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Panadda Boonyasaranai,
Researcher
Educational Background
- B. A. (Political Sciences) Kasetsart University, 1986
- M. A. (Linguistics of Southeast Asia ) Mahidol University, 1993
- Currently a Ph. D. Student at Mahidol University
Work experiences
- Community Developer and Teacher Volunteer, Hill Area and Community Development Foundation (HADF) Chiang Rai, 1986-1988
- Research assistant, Research and Development Institute, Khon Kaen University, 1988-1989
- Research assistant, Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, 1991-1992
- Editor of Journal “Live of Highland” (Cheewitbondoi), Mountain People Culture, Development and Education of Thailand (MPCDE) Foundation, Chiang Mai
- Peace Corps Trainer of Thailand, 1992-1993
- Policy and Plan Analyst, Faculty of Sicence, Silapakorn University ,Nakhonpathom, 1993-1994
- Researcher, Social Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, 1995-present
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Olivier EVRARD,
researcher at the Institut de Recherche pour le D?veloppement (IRD)
History
- 1992-1993 : Postgraduate degree in anthropology, La Sorbonne, Paris.
- 1994-1997 :Junior Researcher for IRD in Laos. Fieldwork in Northern areas of the country focusing on land tenure, interethnic relationships and migrations.
2001 : Phd in anthropology (Land use and interethnic relationships among Khmu and L? villages in Northern Laos), La Sorbonne, Paris.
- 2001-2003: Postdoctoral fellowship at Louvain University, Belgium (Louvain-La-Neuve).
- 2004: Researcher at IRD, Paris.
- 2005-2007: Researcher at IRD. Invited foreign scientist at the Social Research Institute, Chiang Mai University.
Current Projects
- Creation and development of a bibliographic and iconographic database on ethnic groups of Northern Southeast Asia.
- Research and fieldwork on social dynamics of domestic and international tourism
- Research and fieldwork on interethnic relationships in Northern Laos
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Malee SitthiKriengKrai
Education Background
- 2001 – present Ph.D. candidate in Medical and Health Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Topic of dissertation: “Suffering, Healing, and the Contestation of Knowledge and Power: The Case of the Lead-poisoned Karen of Klity Village, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand”.
- 1990 -1995 Master of Arts (Medical and Health Social Science), Mahidol University
- 1983-1986 Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery), Mahidol University
Academic Interested
- Medicine, Health and Marginal People
- Modernity and Alternative Health Care
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Pemika Rattanawichaikul, Accountant
Home Village: Ban Saencharoen, T. Wawi, A. Mae Suai, Chiang Rai
Educational Background
- Primary School, Chiang Mai Boarding School
- Secondary School, Damrongratsongkhroh, Chiang Rai
- Occupational Certificate (Accountancy), Chiang Rai Commercial School
- High Level of Occupational Certificate (Computer Business), Chiang Mai Commercial School
- B. A. (General Management), Ratchabhat Chiang Mai University
Work Experiences
- Coordinator, Tribal Youth Center in Urban Chiang Mai, 1998-2001
- Research Assistant, Social Research Institute, Chiang Mai University 2002-2009
- Accountant, Center for Ethnic Studies and Development, Chiang Mai University, 2009-present
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Chakkham Matuthaphoon,
Research Assistant
Educational Background
- Primary School, Ban Palao School, T. Takard, A. Mae Tha, Lamphoon
- Secondary School, Somdetphraphutthachinnawong School, Srisoda Tample, Chiang Mai
- Occupational Certificate, Lamphoon Technical College
- High Level of Occupational Certificate, Northern Moobankhru Technological School, Lamphoon
Work Experiences
- Research Assistant, Tribal NGOs’ Coordination Center, 2004
- Research Assistant, Social Research Institute, 2004-present
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Jakkrapong Aorpradit,
Research Assistant
Educational Background
- Primary School, Tessaban Wat Paphaeng School, Chiang Mai
- Lower Secondary School, Worrachethanussorn, Chiang Mai
- Senior High School, Baleesathitsuksa Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai
- B. A. (Humanities: English), Chiang Mai University, 2004
Work Experiences
- Research Assistant, Center for Ethnic Studies and Development, Chiang Mai University, 2007-present
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Preecha Sriwiriyatrakul,
Research Assistant
Educational Background
- Primary School, Ban Mai Sawan School, Chiang Mai
- Secondary School, Bankadwittayakom School, Chiang Mai
- B. A. (Humanities), Rajaphat Lampang University, 2005
Work Experiences
- Research Assistant, Center for Ethnic Studies and Development, Chiang Mai University, 2008-present
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Sirawit Pattitham,
Research Assistant
Educational Background
- Primary School, Samakompayabanthai School, Nan
- Lower Secondary School, Wat Ammatwittaya School, Chiang Rai
- Senior High School, Nantaburi School, Nan
- B. A. (Political Sciences and Public Administration), Chiang Mai University, 2008
Work Experiences
- Research Assistant, Center for Ethnic Studies and Development, Chiang Mai University, 2008-present
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Amema Saeju
Home Village: Ban Doi Laan, A.Maesuay, Chiang Rai
Educational Background
- Primary and Junior high school, Wat Sa Kaew, Angthong province
- Senior High School, Non- formal education centers, Chiang Mai ่
- B.A.(Business English), Chiang Mai Rajabhat University
Work Experiences
- Khun Churn vegetarian restaurant, Chiang Mai
- Yesterday the Village hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Receptionist (part time)
- Café Pandau: Organic restaurant, Chiang Mai, Thailand, (Assistant Manager)
- Lanna Dog Rescue in Chiang Mai, Thailand, (Volunteer)
- Highland People Taskforce (HPT)
- Human Rights training in Timor- Leste in 2006
- Research Assistant: Center for Ethnic Studies and Development (CESD)
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Piang-or Sripetch (Administrative Officer)
Phichit Province
Education Background
- Primary school, Watdongklang school
- High school, Phichitpittayakom school
- B.A. (Home and Community), Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University
- M.S. (Industrial and Organizational Psychology), Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University
Work Experiences
- SAORI Creative Center, 2002 - 2003
- Artist Color Shop, 2004
- Health Promoting Medical School Project, 2005 - 2008
- Center for Ethnic Studies and Development, Chiang Mai University, 2009-present
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