Thai Samakkee Summit 2022 Los Angeles
Detailed Conference Schedule
"Celebrating the Diversity of Thai Americans"
**Must be a registered Summit attendee (ticketed, speaker, sponsor, volunteer) to attend; walk-ups welcome**
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022 at CG's Residence
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6:00pm-8:00pm Summit Opening Welcome Reception at LA Consul General's Residence
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Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Japanese American National Museum
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8:00-8:30 am Grab and Go Breakfast & Networking
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8:30-8:55 am Opening remarks
Christopher T. Sukhaphadhana, President, Thai American Samakkee Coalition
Ann Burroughs, President & CEO, Japanese American National Museum
Tor Saralamba, Consul-General, Royal Thai Consulate General, Los Angeles
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8:55-9:40 am Keynote: Fireside chat with Dr. Jack Paduntin, President, Pacific Oaks College
moderated by Chanchanit Chancee Martorell, Executive Director, Thai CDC
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9:40-9:55 am Networking Break
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9:55-10:55 am Panel: Resources for Community Safety Amidst Anti-Asian Hate
Panelists:
Catherine Ahmadi, Neighborhood Legal Services of LA County
Natchawi Nat Wadman, Center for the Pacific Asian Family
Wanda Pathomrit, Psychiatric Social Worker
Moderator:
Rutdow Tanny Jiraprapasuke, Thai CDC
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10:55-11:10 am Networking Break
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11:10 am-12:10 pm Panel: Diversity of Thai American Organizations
Panelists:
Redy B. Babasa-Thompson, President, Rotary Club of Thai Town
Rosalyn P. Vasquez, President, Thai American Chamber of Commerce of California
Virawin Prai Hanratanakool, President, UCLA Thai Student Association
Whitney Tantisuwanna, President-Elect, Thai American Bar Association
Moderator:
Christopher T. Sukhaphadhana, President, Thai American Samakkee Coalition
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12:10 pm Grab and Go Lunch Boxes available for pickup
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12:30-1:15 pm Keynote: Fireside chat with Cathryn Dhanatya, PhD, Founder, Growing Good, Inc.
moderated by Archawee Anny Dhamavasi, Founder, Thai Americans For the Future
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1:15-1:30 pm Networking Break
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1:30-2:30 Panel: Thai American Content Creators (primarily in Thai)
Panelists:
Art Supakit Pattarateranon, @Landed America and @BadmintonBlahBlah
Fon Somrudee Nakglud, @khonkheetiew
Oak Chinnakrit Soonthornwan, @just.oak
Worawit Srimuang, YouTube: Uncle Sak
Moderator:
Walaipan Wendy Kesthong, Director, Thai American Samakkee Coalition
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2:30-2:45 pm Networking Break
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2:45-3:45 pm Moderated Open Discussion: Thai American Diversity and Identity
Moderators:
Jee Suthamwanthanee, President, Thai Unity Community
Quincy Surasmith, Host/Producer, Asian Americana podcast
3:45-4:00 pm Closing and Recap of the Day’s Discussion
Tammy Sumontha, President-Elect, Thai American Samakkee Coalition
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4:00-5:00 pm Museum Visit / Networking Break
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5:00 pm Dinner Buffet Opens
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5:00-9:00 pm Evening Entertainment
Performances by:
Juju Namjai
Jennifer Ninnad
Natasha Mar
Siam Pussie
Also:
Khon performance
Karaoke
Masters of Ceremony (MCs):
Chintana Ketsongkhram
Nikki Summawadee Bubpha
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9:00 pm Close Evening, Begin Venue Clean Up
Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Thai Town
10:00 am - 12 noon Guided Walking Tour of Thai Town (start at Hollywood/Western)
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Addresses
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Los Angeles Consul General's (CG’s) Residence
621 Lorraine Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90005
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Note - Parking at CG’s Residence: Street parking restricted before 6pm. Please park at Visitor’s Parking behind 4201 Wilshire Blvd off Lorraine Blvd (opposite to CG's residence). Flat Rate: $5 after 4pm.
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Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
100 N Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Hollywood/Western
Hollywood and Western Metro Stop
5450 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Note - meet on the South East corner of Hollywood Blvd and Western Ave outside the metro stop.
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