In Celebration of His Majesty the King’s 84th Birthday Anniversary: International Translation Day, 30 September 2011 in Thailand

International Conference on “Translation, Localization, Interpretation and Sign Language in ASEAN Economic Community: Vision, Mission and Potential”

At the Studio, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand

Friday 30 September 2011 (Live internet- http://royin.rmutp.ac.th/translator2011/, Radio FM 90.75)

9.30 a.m. -12.00 p.m. BKK time (GMT+7)

Internet extended to Saturday 1 October 4.00 p.m.

PSI Satellite TV, Saturday 1 October: 2.00-4.00 p.m. Bangkok time

BKK Time
1st Session: 30 minutes 9.30-10.00 a.m. (English) Moderator: Mr. Damon Anderson, Regional Language Officer, Embassy of the United States, Thailand	Opening Ceremony 1. Welcome by President of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP) 2. Opening by Prof. Dr. Panya Borisuth, President of The Royal Institute of Thailand 3. Remarks – Chairman of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon Council -Mr. Huang Youyi, Vice President of Translators Association of China -ProZ.com
2nd Session: 60 minutes 10.00-11.00 a.m. (language: English)	Keynote: – Brian Fox (Director of Interpreters, European Commission) Panel Presentation H.M. the King’s Talent in Translation by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maneerat Sawasdiwat Na Ayutthaya and Assoc. Prof. Malithat Promathatavedi (The Royal Institute of Thailand) 1. “Translation, Localization, Interpretation and Sign Language in ASEAN Economic Community: Vision, Mission and Potential” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maneerat Sawasdiwat Na Ayutthaya (Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi), Chair 2. “ASEAN Translation and Interpretation: The Royal Institute’s Vision” Prof. Dr. Udom Waraotamasikkhadit (Chair, Academy of Arts, The Royal Institute of Thailand) 3. “ASEAN Translation and Interpretation: TCEB’s Vision” Suprabha Moleeratanond, (Meetings Industry Director, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau) 4. “ASEAN Economic Community” Theerapoj Boontee, EQHO Communication
Discussion 60 minutes 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.	Discussion by TILS scholars and Professionals Wrap up and Q&A from floor, via MSN and RMUTP Chat Closed by panel
Sign Language Service	Ratjasuda College and Mr. Pongpak Satamparat
The Forum is organized by the Royal Institute of Thailand in cooperation with Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, ProZ.com, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan Ok, Utentawai Campus, US Embassy in Thailand, SIL International, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, etc.

See: World Translation Day 30 September 2011 in Thailand

Also see: ProZ.com virtual  powwow and the forum announcement in Thai