Asia Writes

26 February 2013

Deadline: 17 March 2013

Poet-Three หรือ “บทกวีสามบรรทัด” เป็นการเขียนบทกวีสั้นๆ แบ่งเป็น 3 บรรทัด ซึ่งเป็นธรรมเนียมการเขียนบทกวีที่มีประวัติศาสตร์ยาวนานในบางวัฒนธรรม โดดเด่นเป็นที่รู้จักมากที่สุดอาจจะเป็น “ไฮกุ” บทกวี 3 บรรทัดของญี่ปุ่นที่ต้องการสื่อถึงธรรมชาติ ความรู้สึก และปรัชญาชีวิต อย่างเรียบง่ายและเฉียบพลัน ด้วยการสังเกตสิ่งแวดล้อมรอบตัว ฤดูกาล หรือวูบความคิดของกวีในขณะที่ลงมือเขียน (สนใจศึกษาเรื่อง “ไฮกุ” เพิ่มเติมได้จากหนังสือ “สี่ฤดู, ทั้งชีวิต” โดยวินทร์ เลียววาริณ)

อย่างไรก็ตาม ความกระชับ เรียบง่าย แต่เต็มไปด้วยความท้าทายและความลุ่มลึกของการเขียนบทกวีสามบรรทัด ทำให้เป็นวิธีเขียนบทกวีที่มีผู้ให้ความสนใจและนิยมเขียนโดยไม่อาศัยกรอบกำหนดของ “ไฮกุ” อีกมากมาย รวมทั้งในแวดวงการเขียนของไทย อาทิ บทกวี “แคนโต้” แบบฟ้า พูลวรลักษณ์ และบทกวี “อุนนุน” แบบนิ้วกลม

Poet-Three ของ Bookmoby เป็นการเชิญชวนให้คุณเขียนบทกวีสามบรรทัดในแบบของคุณเอง นอกจากนั้นยังมีปัจจัยของการออกแบบภาพประกอบบทกวี และการปรับแต่งตัวอักษร เพื่อนำเสนอว่าการออกแบบภาพและตัวหนังสือที่มีความสมดุลหรือเกื้อหนุนกันและกันนั้น ยังเป็นการ “เขียน” หรือ “สร้างสรรค์” บทกวีในอีกรูปแบบหนึ่งได้เช่นกัน

ว่าด้วยการประกวด POET-THREE

Bookmoby ร่วมกับ TK Park จัดการประกวด “สร้างสรรค์ Poet-Three บทกวีสามบรรทัด” ส่งผลงานได้ระหว่างวันที่ 1 กุมภาพันธ์ ถึง 17 มีนาคม 2556 (ประกาศผลภายในวันที่ 31 มีนาคม) โดยผู้ประกวดต้องลงทะเบียนเป็นสมาชิก Bookmoby ทาง write.bookmoby.com เพื่อสร้าง My Book Yard ของคุณเอง

ชมคลิปสอนวิธีเขียน Poet-Three และวิธีระบุบทกวีที่คุณประสงค์จะส่งประกวด (จำกัดให้ส่งได้คนละ 3 บท) ในหน้า My Book Yard

กติกาในการสร้าง Poet-Three เพื่อส่งประกวดมีดังนี้:

ต้องเป็นบทกวีที่ผู้ส่งประกวดเขียนขึ้นเอง

• ต้องมี 3 บรรทัด
• ต้องเป็นภาษาไทย
• ต้องใช้ภาพประกอบที่คุณสร้างสรรค์ขึ้นเอง (ภาพวาดหรือภาพถ่ายก็ได้ แต่ต้องมีภาพประกอบ)
• ต้องเป็นบทกวีที่ไม่เคยส่งประกวดที่อื่นมาก่อน
• ต้องเขียนและส่งประกวดระหว่างวันที่ 1 กุมภาพันธ์ ถึง 17 มีนาคม 2556
• บทกวี 3 บทที่อยู่ในกรอบ “บทกวีของคุณที่ส่งเข้าประกวด” หลังวันที่ 17 มีนามคม ถือเป็นบทกวีที่คุณส่งประกวด (สามารถปรับเปลี่ยนหรือแก้ไขได้ภายในวันที่ 17 มีนาคม)

การตัดสินผลงาน Poet-Three จะพิจารณาจากองค์ประกอบดังนี้:

• ความคมคายงดงามของบทกวี
• การใช้ภาพประกอบได้อย่างลงตัวกับบทกวี
• ชั้นเชิงทางศิลปะของการออกแบบโดยรวม
• ความถูกต้องตามกติกาการประกวด

ภายในสัปดาห์สุดท้ายของเดือนมีนาคม 2556 ผลงาน Poet-Three ที่เข้ารอบ จะปรากฏทางเว็บไซต์ www.bookmoby.com และ www.tkpark.or.th จากนั้นผลการประกวดและการมอบรางวัลจะจัดขึ้นหลังวันที่ 31 มีนาคม 2556 โดยสถานที่และเวลาจัดงานจะประกาศให้ทราบต่อไป

มีข้อสงสัย สอบถามได้ที่ poet3@bookmoby.com


CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: poet3@bookmoby.com

Website: http://bookmoby.com/

21 February 2013

Deadline: 31 March 2013

A creative writing workshop will be held at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre from May 4 to June 15, where participants will learn from a panel of award-winning authors and experts. Interested writers may send their works (maximum of three pages) via the BACC website on or before the 31st of March. Applicants should be between 18 and 30 years old.

หอศิลปวัฒนธรรมแห่งกรุงเทพมหานคร ร่วมกับ บุ๊คโมบี้ จัดค่ายงานเขียนสร้างสรรค์กรุงเทพมหานคร ครั้งที่ 2 หรือ Bangkok Creative Writing Workshop II เพื่อเปิดโอกาสให้กลุ่มบุคคลที่สนใจงานด้านวรรณกรรมได้มีการเรียนรู้และอบรมกับกลุ่มนักเขียนและวิทยากรผู้เชี่ยวชาญในงานวรรณกรรมแต่ละด้านที่แตกต่างกันอย่างน่าสนใจ อาทิ สุจิตต์ วงษ์เทศ (ศิลปินแห่งชาติ นักเขียนรางวัลศรีบูรพา) ชาติ กิบจิตติ (ศิลปินแห่งชาติ นักเขียนรางวัลซีไรต์) ภาณุ มณีวัฒนกุล (นักเขียนเรื่องเดินทาง) วิภาส ศรีทอง (นักเขียนรางวัลซีไรต์) วันรัก สุวรรณวัฒนา (อาจารย์ประจำภาควิชาฝรั่งเศส) จรูญพร ปรปักษ์ประลัย (นักวิจารณ์วรรณกรรม) และปราบดา หยุ่น วิทยากรประจำโครงการ

ทั้งนี้กลุ่มผู้เข้าร่วมอบรมจะได้ร่วมอบรมในหลักสูตรต่าง ๆ อาทิ เรื่องสั้นอเมริกันเบื้องต้น วรรณกรรมฝรั่งเศสเบื้องต้น ศิลปะของการเขียนเรื่องเดินทาง การวิจารณ์วรรณกรรม วรรณกรรมกับทัศนศิลป์ และศิลปะของการอ่าน โดยระหว่างการอบรมเหล่าผู้เข้าร่วมในโครงการจะได้เขียนเรื่องสั้นพร้อมพัฒนาเนื้อหาของเรื่องสั้นนั้นไปพร้อมกับวิทยากรและเพื่อนร่วมค่าย และนำเสนอในรูปแบบ E-book เมื่อจบโครงการฯ

ผู้สนใจสามารถส่งงานเขียนของคุณเอง เป็นเรื่องแต่ง ในภาษาไทย ไม่กำหนดเนื้อหา ความยาวไม่เกิน 3 หน้ากระดาษ A4 พร้อมส่งประวัติส่วนตัวและข้อมูลติดต่อกลับมาที่ bcww2013@gmail.com ภายในวันที่ 31 มีนาคม 2556
(ผู้สมัครควรมีอายุระหว่าง 18-30 ปี)

ประกาศผลผู้ได้เข้าร่วมอบรม หลังวันที่ 20 เมษายน 2556

**ไม่เสียค่าใช้จ่ายในการเข้าอบรม **


CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: call 0-2214-6630 530

Website: http://en.bacc.or.th/

20 February 2013

Encounter Thailand is a dynamic, monthly magazine that delves into issues related to business and economy, art, culture and lifestyle.

Encounter Thailand is unique in the sense that its underlying vision is covering topics largely unaddressed by other publications in this part of the world, filling-in public information gaps with in-depth, thorough and quality information pertaining to those from the West as well as native Thais. While Encounter Thailand is wide-in-scope in-terms of editorial content, it is also highly focused on cultivating increased understanding and an exchange of ideas amongst varying cultures.

Distributed throughout Thailand, including in 7-Eleven, Naiin and Asia Book stores, with additional locations being added regularly, the spectrum of Encounter Thailand’s readership is comprised primarily of business people, public leaders and educators, to local and foreign investors – mindful of quality, are global-minded and harness purchasing power.

ENCOUNTER THAILAND IS LOOKING FOR NEW TALENT!

If you are a passionate reporter/ writer with good skills in journalism, please send us your C.V at editorial-team@encounter-thailand.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: editorial-team@encounter-thailand.com

Website: http://www.encounter-thailand.com/

18 February 2013

Deadline: 22 February 2013

Are you an experienced Thai website editor or football journalist with a love for Liverpool Football Club? If so, then you could be just what we're looking for as LFC expands its digital operations in Thailand.

Following the successful recent launch of @ThaiLFC, our official Thai-language Twitter account, the club are now looking to recruit the following Thai editorial staff in Bangkok to help the club better communicate with fans.

THAILAND WEBSITE EDITOR

About the role: The website editor will be responsible for the day to day management of the official Thai-language LFC website and social media channels. The purpose of the role is to provide compelling content for Thai fans, maintain and update club information across all online channels and support the wider club interests in terms of commercial, communication and operational requirements.

About the person: The successful candidate will be an experienced editor with excellent attention to detail already living and working in Thailand. S/he will be fluent in both Thai and English and be able to expertly communicate in both languages. S/he will have flexibility to be able work long and unsociable work patterns including evenings and weekends covering all LFC matches, including away games. S/he must have experience of working with a content management system and working within the social media world. S/he will have exceptional communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects with hard deadlines. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of Liverpool Football Club.

How to Apply: Please email your CV and a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role and current salary package.

THAILAND WEBSITE JOURNALIST

About the role: The website journalist will produce news, features, community and picture stories in a fast-paced environment; work alongside the editorial team to generate interesting and innovative content; come up with fresh new feature and project ideas that will drive new users towards the site and retain existing visitors on the website. The journalist will ensure content in key site areas is relevant, current and accurate; research and maintain statistical information; provide project assistance to members of the editorial team as required and liaise with club partners and other departments. The role will also involve assisting with matchday coverage. This will involve working outside of normal business hours.

About the person: The successful candidate must have undertaken formal journalism training or have at least two years of demonstrable experience within a journalism role. A detailed knowledge of LFC (both historical and current) along with a good understanding of social media are also essential. S/he will have a flexible approach to working and will be available to work some out of hours work, including evening and weekend working. The successful candidate will have excellent Thai and English written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply: Please email your CV and a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role and current salary package.

Liverpool Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The club expects all staff to share this commitment.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: Thailand@Liverpoolfc.com

Website: http://www.liverpoolfc.com/

11 October 2012

Deadline: 24 December 2012

The Regent's School Pattaya and Amnesty International welcome you to take part in this great competition!

Regent’s School has teamed up with Amnesty International Thailand to hold the inaugural Young Journalist of the Year Awards. There will be 2 categories: Under 18 ( UK year 13 and below) and U14 (UK year 9 and below). Contestants will choose to write an article on one of five topics. The shortlisted finalists will be invited to a media training day in Bangkok and an overall winner in both categories will be awarded "Young Journalist of the Year Thailand".

THE TOPICS WILL BE THE FOLLOWING:

• Arms Trade
• Death Penalty
• Corporate Accountability
• Refugees and Migrants
• Freedom of Expression

OBJECTIVES:

• To encourage young people to investigate what is going on in the world and bring human rights abuses to light
• To capture and enhance the reporting skills that exists in young people but are often ignored
• To strengthen the network of AI student groups in academic institutions nationwide

TARGET GROUPS:

The competition is open to all lower and upper secondary students in over 500 international and bilingual schools in Thailand. The competition language is English. There are two categories:

• Under 14 (KS3)
• Under 18 (KS4+)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application Form (to be made available online at www.amnesty.or.th)
• Feature article in English on one of the following human rights issues:
• Arms Trade
• Death Penalty
• Corporate Accountability
• Refugees and Migrants
• Freedom of Expression

Feature articles should be up to 500 words (Max) in length for both the categories. Submissions should be in Microsoft Word in A4 format; Font type: Cordia New; Font size: 14pt; single line spacing.

COMPETITION RULES:

• Entry is for lower and upper secondary students only.
• The writing must be original, previously unused, entirely the work of the student entrant alone and must be approved by the student’s teacher.
• If an advisor chooses to accompany the student to the training workshop, he/she must come from the same institution as the participant.Students may or may not be accompanied by their advisor, parent or guardian.
• The one-and-half day training workshop includes half a day media visit which is optional for students under 14(KS3).
• The declared participants are considered final and no substitutions will be entertained under any circumstance.
• All decision with regard to the conduct of the event taken by Amnesty International Thailand and the Regent’s Schools Pattaya are final.
• Certificates will be issued to every entrant.

Feature articles and application forms can be sent directly to Amnesty International Thailand by post at 90/24 Soi Ladprao1, Jompol, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900; or by fax to 02 9892534, or by email to aithcenter@gmail.com. For more information please visit www.amnesty.or.th.

PRIZES:

• The overall winner in each category will receive a trophy, monetary prize and be named Young Journalist of the Year Thailand
• The two winning articles will be published in one of the leading English - language print media in Thailand
• All the 20 shortlisted articles will be published by Amnesty International Thailand and used as part of Amnesty press releases and other promotion
• All 20 shortlisted entrants in the second round will be invited to a one day training workshop and half a day visit to a media house
• All participants in the first round will be awarded certificates and souvenirs

PROJECT CALENDAR:

• Official Opening: 27th September 2012
• Call for Applications: 27th September – 24th December 2012
• Closing Date for submissions: 24th December 2012
• Announcement of shortlisted participants in Round two: 27th February 2013
• Training workshop and visit to media house in the month of March 2013
• Announcement of the winner in each category: 8th April 2013

Download: lesson plan, resource sheets, terms and conditions

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: aithcenter@gmail.com

Website: http://www.amnesty.or.th/

10 October 2012

Deadline: 31 March 2013 (full papers)

The College of Social Communication Innovation in collaboration with the Thai Language and Eastern Languages Department, Faculty of Humanities, and Institute of Culture and Arts, Srinakharinwirot University is holding an international conference on arts and culture and Asian indigenous knowledge titled 'The Asian Conference on Arts and Cultures 2012' between June 13-14, 2013 at Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. The conference's objective is to bring together the academics and experts from different parts of the world to share knowledge, research and academic works in various aspects, and consequently create an academic network of those who contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of Asian arts and culture.

TOPICS:

The conference welcomes submissions of both theoretical and empirical papers of the following themes:

• Arts
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Cultures
• Education
• Film, Theatre, Dance and Music
• Diaspora, Migration, and Ethnicity
• Digital Society
• Gender
• Literature, and Language
• Localization, Regionalization, and Globalization
• Media and Communication
• Religion
• Social Change
• Tourism

TIMETABLE:

• Deadline for full paper submission: March 31, 2013
• Announcement of Accepted paper: May 15, 2013

SUBMISSION:

All academics and students who wish to present a paper at the Asian Conference on Arts and Cultures must submit a full paper (between 10-15 pages) before the deadline of May 31, 2013 through the conference submission page http://www.acacconference.com/submission.html or email: acacconference@gmail.com. Please put the theme of your paper on the top right corner of the first page. The full paper must be submitted in following format:

• Times New Roman 12-point font
• For title, 14 pt. font size, bold and align center
• 1.5 line spacing throughout the document
• For Author(s) and affiliation(s), 12 pt., align center
• Harvard system of referencing style

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: acacconference@gmail.com

For submissions: via the conference submission page

Website: http://www.acacconference.com

06 October 2012

Date: 23 - 25 November 2012

The second George Town Literary Festival this year will hold from 23-25 November in the historic city of George Town, Penang.

This year, with the continued funding of the Penang State Government through Penang Global Tourism, the festival will feature an international lineup of writers from the British Isles of England and Scotland, India and the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia who will engage with the theme Voyages. Hopes. Dreams.

As George Town has been a crossroads of many cultures for centuries, this year’s writers will continue to inspire audiences - and each other - in ways that will celebrate the diversity of the written word in its many genres and contexts, in the hope of multiculturalism, and a greater understanding and discourse of the human condition through world literatures.

Below are some events you should not miss at the festival:

POETRY WORKSHOP WITH PELLTA AND ARTS ED

• Friday, 23 November (2.00pm - 3.30pm)
• Writers: Ng Yi-Sheng, Omar Musa and Nii Ajikwey Parkes
• Venue: Sekeping Victoria

Three award-winning writers and poets work with Penang schoolchildren to create a series of rap poems in one afternoon. Come and share in the fun!

READING AND PANEL DISCUSSION: WOMEN WRITERS FORUM

• Saturday, 24 November (10.30am – 12.00pm)
• Writers: Dina Zaman, Shivani Sivagurunathan, Linda Christanty, Chiew-Siah Tei and
• Judith Uyterlinde
• Moderator: Sharon Bakar
• Venue: Vic’s, Upstairs at The Canteen, ChinaHouse

Five women. Five writers working in different genres, forms and styles. Listen to how they are inspired to write what they do, and discover the inner workings of what it takes to engage with material that matters to them.

READING AND PANEL DISCUSSION: FIXI AND THE RISE OF NEW MALAY FICTION

• (Session in Bahasa Malaysia)
• Saturday, 24 November (4.00pm – 5.30pm)
• Writers: Fixi Writers
• Moderator: Amir Muhammad
• Venue: Studio@Straits

Fixi has created a platform for new and exciting voices in contemporary Malay fiction. Fixi founder Amir Muhammad along with some of its writers, will discuss how Malay pulp has evolved to embrace the sacred and the profane in ways never seen before, and the anticipation of its foray into English pulp fiction.

SPOKEN WORD/PERFORMANCE POETRY

• :Saturday, 24 November (8.00pm– 9.30pm)
• Poets: Lucille Das, Maria Teutsch, Ko-Ai, Sheena Baharudin, Mark Walker, Murugan Sellapan, Venogopal Sahadevan, Ksatriya Words N Rhymes, Jamal Raslan, Jerome Kugan, Jasmine Low and more.
• Price: RM5
• Hosted by: Jasmine Low and Jerome Kugan
• Venue: Sekeping Victoria

Wayang Kata VIII - Wayang Kata began in Kuala Lumpur in 2006 as a collaboration between Jasmine Low and Jerome Kugan. Seven editions of Wayang Kata, sponsored by The British Council featured noted UK poets Malika Booker, Benjamin Zephaniah, Francesca Beard and Polar Bear. Wayang Kata will host its first ever show in Penang featuring a multi-lingual lineup of poets and spoken word performers in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Hokkien, Tamil, Thai, Burmese and more!

READING AND PANEL DISCUSSION: SHOW ME THE MONEY!

• Saturday, 24 November (2.00pm – 3.30pm)
• Writers: Judith Uyterlinde, Chiew-Siah Tei, Andrew Greig, Nii Ayikwey Parkes and Tan Twan Eng
• Moderator: Kam Raslan
• Venue: Vic’s, Upstairs at The Canteen, ChinaHouse

Do writers write to get rich? What happens when writers become successful beyond their wildest dreams? See how money plays a role in the complex, intricate business of publishing and market-driven profits.

ALTERNATIVE BOOKFAIR

• 23 – 25 November
• Venue: The Reading Room. ChinaHouse

The Alternative Bookfair will feature local publishers and distributors Gerakbudaya, Areca Books, The Penang Bookshelf, Matahari Books and Fixi.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: gtlfestival@gmail.com

Website: http://gtlfestival.blogspot.com

30 September 2012

Coconuts Media Ltd. is looking for a dynamic and hard-working web editor for hyperlocal news and reviews website Coconuts Bangkok, based in steamy and exciting Bangkok, Thailand

Do you have a passion for urban life and metro reporting, from crime to transportation to nightlife to the arts? Are you a skilled and versatile writer, able to churn out entertaining and engaging copy with a unique voice on any subject? Are you a tech-savvy social media and blogging whiz? Are you hardworking, motivated, intelligent, and reliable? At the end of the day, do you give it 110%, do your best, leave it all out on the field, and embody any and all other sports-related metaphors not listed here?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writing regular daily hyperlocal stories for Coconuts Bangkok with an emphasis on news. Stories will involve a mixture of original reporting and re-writing information from other sources.
• Editing the CoconutsBangkok.com website: Posting stories, writing headlines and captions, keeping homepage fresh, optimizing content for search engines, and more
• Managing freelance writers, posting their stories, creating a schedule of regular contributions and sticking to it
• Some management of Coconuts Bangkok's Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ accounts
• Acting as a local representative of Coconuts Bangkok – attending parties and events, promoting the website, and creating connections

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree
• At least one year's working experience at a reputable magazine, newspaper, or, most preferably, a website/blog
• Unique and entertaining writing voice
• Nose for a good story and a healthy competitive attitude
• Relentless work ethic
• Ownership of a decent camera and photo/video skills are a plus.

Send applications with a cover letter, CV, and writing samples.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: byron@coconutsbangkok.com

Website: http://www.coconutsbangkok.com/

25 September 2012

Date: 5 - 6 November 2012

The 2012 South East Asian Writers Awards (“The S.E.A.Write Award”), in collaboration with Asia Pacific Writers & Translators Association (AP Writers) and the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, will present an international writers’ and translators’ Summit entitled “Reaching the World” and a series of Author Showcases at the University’s Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Building from Monday, 5 – 6 November 2012.

“Reaching the World” is Bangkok’s first international festival for writers and translators, bringing together authors from around Asia, the Pacific to share their work in conjunction with one of Asia’s longest-running and most prestigious literary events, The S.E.A. Write Award.

The two-day Summit, initiated by AP Writers, and also supported by Culture Sports & Tourism Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration 2, SCG Foundation and Post Publishing (Public) Co., Ltd., brings together about 80 authors, literary translators, publishers, emerging writers, literary scholars and others from some 20 countries. They include 15 participants from Australia (some of whom were supported financially by the Australia-Thailand Institute); five participants supported by Air Asia from nearby Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia; as well as writers from Bangladesh, the Peoples’ Republic of China and the Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, UK, USA and Thailand.

“Reaching the World” has been designed to look at the value of literary prizes in escalating an awardee’s career and also perhaps as recognition of the writer’s ability to capture some essence of community or national identity. It will also discuss the importance of quality literary translations to gain writers and a nation’s literature the global readerships they deserve.

The Summit will be opened by the President of Chulalongkorn University, Professor Pirom Kamolratanakul, MD. Special guest speaker kicking-off the discussion of literary prizes is the Australian author Matthew Condon who has fought to reinstate the major literary prizes in his State of Queensland after recent government cut-backs that saw these axed. Other special guest speakers and participants include Daniel Hahn from the British Centre for Literary Translation, Professor Edmund Thumboo, 1979 S.E.A. Write Awardee from Singapore, Harold Stephens, well-known author, travel writer and adventurer as well as Simon Winchester, the 2012 S.EA. Write Awards keynote speaker.

Among the poets and writers who will showcase their work at readings in SaSa International House, Chulalongkorn University, are:

• Adam Aitken, Thai-Australian poet
• Martin Alexander, Editor of Asia Literary Review
• Zakariya Amataya, former S.E.A. Write awardee from Thailand
• Michelle Aung Thin, Burmese-Australian debut novelist
• Bernice Chauly, poet and write from Malaysia
• Colin Cheney, award-winning American poet
• Jose Dalisay, acclaimed novelist from the Philippines
• Lionel Fogarty, award-winning Indigenous Australian poet
• JANG Jin-sung, a poet from North Korea who defected
• Zeyar Lynn, acclaimed contemporary poet from Burma
• ‘Lao Ma’ (with co-translators Martin Merz and Jane Weizhen Pan), a senior writer in the People’sRepublic of China
• Nguyen Quang Thieu, a poet from Vietnam
• Dinah Roma, poet from the Philippines
• Edwin Thumboo, acclaimed Singaporean poet
• Michael Vatikiotis, author and journalist
• Nury Vittachi, Sri Lankan-born, Hong Kong-based author and humorist
• Simon Winchester, the acclaimed UK author
• Xu Xi, award-winning Chinese-Indonesian novelist
• Kulpreet Yadav, novelist and magazine editor from India
• Kyoko Yoshida, writer and translator from Japan

The full list of readers and speakers is online: http://apwriters.org/asia-pacific-writers-supports-s-e-a-write-festival/ Registration fee for the two-day Summit is Baht 1,600 per person.

Additional sponsors of the Summit comprise: Australia’s Copyright Agency Ltd which co-sponsored Matthew Condon; Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for accommodating several participants including Matthew Condon and Daniel Hahn; Island Magazine (Tasmania) which has co-sponsored Zeyar Lynn from Myanmar; the Walkley Foundation for sending Louisa Graham their GM; Asia Hotel Bangkok and Sasa International House at Chulalongkorn University for their generous room discounts; Literary Events Asia Pacific Plus (LEAP+) in Australia for tireless pro bono work to co-organise this event, and Asia Books who will join the Author Showcases to sell the writers’ book.

More information can be found here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website: http://apwriters.org/

20 September 2012

Deadline: 16 October 2012

The Jeri Telstar Writing Contest promotes creativity and English writing in primary education. Children aged 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 can enter the writing contest and get a unique opportunity to see their stories published.

Students may choose to complete any of the three Jeri Telstar stories in 300 words. Please remember the philosophy of Jeri Telstar is knowledge is power. Students' typed entries should be accompanied by a letter stating their name, address, the name and the address of the school. their current age and date of birth. Essays can be submitted directly to our company by the students.

TIMELINE: Entries can be submitted from 17th September 2012 and the deadline for submission of entries is 16th October 2012.

2 winners will be chosen from each country: Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and China. One aged between 7-9 and a second aged between 10- 12. Each winner will receive:

• For their school — a complete set of p3 children’s books
• For themselves — 20 bound copies of their fiction story

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: anise@ppp.com.hk or call +852 2201 9715

For submissions: anise@ppp.com.hk

Website: http://www.ppp.com.hk/

28 August 2012

The Phuket News is looking for a reporter to join its expanding team.

Founded in 2009, Class Act Media is southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating newspapers, magazines, radio station, TV, numerous web properties, ticketing service, events organisation, hospitality head-hunting and recruitment, internship programme, and much more. Its flagship title is The Phuket News, a weekly paper founded in March 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree
• Thai
• A curiosity for news and breaking stories
• A willingness to team
• Good English speaking and communication
• Must have above average English writing skills
• A proficient photographer
• Must be able to work unsupervised and be a self starter
• Must be willing t owork after hours to cover events and some weekend work will be required
• Applicants must have their own car and drivers license

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses
• Friendly work environment
• Social security paid by the company
• Excellent career progress opportunity

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume in English indicating qualifications, experience, expected salary with recent photo via email.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: managingeditor@thephuketnews.com or adminmgr@thephuketnews.com

Website: http://www.thephuketnews.com

20 July 2012

Date: 5 - 6 November 2012

We invite you to register to ‘Reaching the World’ Summit and Literary Festival in Bangkok organised by Asia Pacific Writers & Translators (AP Writers) and South East Asian Writers’ Award (S.E.A. Write), with host - Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.

‘Reaching the World’ is Bangkok’s first international festival for writers and translators, bringing together authors from around Asia, the Pacific to share their work in conjunction with one of Asia’s longest-running and most prestigious literary events, the South East Asian Writers Awards (S.E.A. Write Award).

This literary showcase begins with a Two-day Summit, hosted by the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University. This explores the value of literary prizes and the need for quality literary translations to take Asian writers to a global market.

‘Reaching the World’ also includes:

• Creative Writing Workshops in Poetry, Fiction and Creative Non Fiction, led by international author-mentors.
• Author Showcase Readings throughout the week by award-winning Thai and visiting poets and writers.
• The S.E.A. Write Awards Presentations Gala Dinner at Bangkok’s legendary Mandarin Oriental Hotel, in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Mahidol.

The South East Asian Writers’ Awards (The S.E.A. Write Award) has recognized and honoured contemporary poets and writers in Southeast Asia since 1979. This annual award, founded by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Bangkok, in conjunction with Italthai Group of Companies, Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. and Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd., originally celebrated the hotel’s long association with authors. The gala award evening enjoys patronage from Thailand’s royal family. ‘Reaching the World’ seeks to maximize the reach of the award celebrations and reinvigorate this long-established institution.

Asia-Pacific Writers & Translators (AP Writers) is an association for authors and literary translators. Its mission is promote fine writing and advance the careers of authors and translators. It welcomes new members, including emerging writers and others interested in literature from Asia and the Pacific.

Chulalongkorn University (or ‘Chula’) is Thailand’s oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1917 by King Rama VI. Chulalongkorn University ranks the first in the nation and one of the best in Asia.

Link: full festival program, registration

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website: http://apwriters.org

15 July 2012

Deadline: 31 August 2012

The Junior Dublin Literary Awards for Thailand is open to all Thai students aged 14-18 years old. All entries must be in English. Essays must be written by the students and should not be edited by others. The submission must be 800-1,200 words long. Submissions will be accepted from July 15,2012 until August 31,2012. Write your name/surname in Thai and English, age, school name, class, e-mail address and contact number at the top of the entries.

PRIZES

• The Winning author in each region will earn Bt 10,000 each and two merit awards per region of Bt 5,000 each.
• The overall national winner will get Bt 50,000 cash with a certificate.

The contest takes place in all four regions of the country.

WRITERS FROM BANGKOK, CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN REGIONS can send their entries

• via e-mail to literarycontest@nationgroup.com
• OR MAIL TO : Patcharee Luenguthai, The Nation, 1854 Bangna-Trad Rd., Bangna Bangkok 10260.

For more information, Please call 02-338-3000 #1. The names of the winners will be announced on November 30

WRITERS FROM THE NORTHERN REGION can send their entries

• via e-mail to yui@chiangmaicitylife.com, kay@chiangmaicitylife.com
• OR MAIL TO : Citylife Chiang Mai Magazine, Trisila Co,Ltd 3 Chomdoi Rd, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Tel : 053-225 201, 053-357 428.

For more information, Please contact Khun Mallika Osathanugroh, or Khun Krittiyaporn Amranan. The names of the winners will be announced on November 9.

WRITERS FROM SOUTHERN REGION can send their entries

• via e-mail to DublinAwards@PhuketGazette.net
• OR MAIL TO : The Phuket Gazette 79/94 Moo 4, Thepkrasattri Rd., T. Koh Kaew, A. Muang, Phuket 83000.

For more information, Please contact Khun Jane at 076-273555 or e-mail : kanjana@phuketgazette.net. The names of the winners will be announced on September 21

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: see contact details above

Website: http://www.247friend.net/2012/dublin/

10 July 2012

Deadline: 16 July 2012

Inspire! Scholarship provides students with the opportunity to experience a British lifestyle and study in an English classroom for a period of two weeks at the following institutions:

• Cardiff Sixth Form College – 3 Scholarships
• Casterton School – 6 Scholarships
• Gower College Swansea - 3 Scholarships
• Warminster School – 2 Scholarships
• Trinity School – 2 Scholarships

INSPIRE! SCHOLARSHIP IS DIVIDED INTO 2 AGE GROUPS:

• Students age 9-15
• Students age 16-21

ESSAY TOPICS:

• For Students aged 9-15: How important do you think technology is in Education?
• For Students aged 16-21: What do you think are the benefits of studying abroad?

CONTEST DURATION: 10 June – 16 July 2555

ELIGIBLE CONTESTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently studying in Thailand.

• On the announcement date of the winners, the contestant must still be registered as a student as per by Ministry of Education regulations.

• Currently living in Thailand.

• Has or capable of obtaining a passport.

• Able to travel to the United Kingdom without parents or guardians.

• Does not have a severe health or medical condition that will affect his/her study in United Kingdom.

• Contestant must be within the age group specified by the schools or the universities as listed below:

For Students aged 9-15

• Casterton School – 3 Scholarships (age 9-15)
• Warminster School – 2 Scholarships (age 9-15)
• Trinity School – 2 Scholarships (age 9-15)

For Students aged 16-21

• Cardiff Sixth Form College – 3 Scholarships (age 16-21)
• Casterton School – 3 Scholarships (age 16-21)
• Gower College Swansea – 3 Scholarships (age 16-21)

CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• The essay must be written in English.

• Essay must be relevant to the topic given. The content of the essay should be well-written, creative, interesting and use English language in an appropriate manner.

• Essay must be produced as a Microsoft Word Version 2003 or older document, using Arial font size 12.

• Essay length: Age range 9 – 15: 300 – 500 words/ Age range 16 – 21: 500 -1,000 words.

• The word count must be stated at the end of the essay.

• The contestant must write the essay himself/herself. The submitted essay must not have been submitted elsewhere or received awards from other competitions.

• The British Council reserves all rights to all essays submitted and shall not return the essays under any conditions.

• The decisions from the judges are considered final and cannot be appealed.

Steps to Enter Inspire! Scholarship

1. Send the entry form and the essay to British Council by 16 July 2012

2. All essays will be sent to the schools in the UK that offer the scholarship for consideration.

3. In some cases, the contestant may be asked to attend an interview at the British Council depending on the number of contestants and the qualifications.

PRIZES

16 scholarships will be awarded. The winners will be provided with the opportunity to experience a British lifestyle and study in an English classroom for a period of two weeks at the following institutes:

1. Cardiff Sixth Form College – 3 Scholarships
2. Casterton School – 6 Scholarships
3. Gower College Swansea – 3 Scholarships
4. Warminster School – 2 Scholarships
5. Trinity School – 2 Scholarships

The scholarship will cover tutorial and accommodation fees, meals for the duration of 2 weeks and transport to and from the airport.

SEND THE APPLICATION

Send the entry form with all information clearly filled in and the essay to:

Education UK team (at the corner of the envelope, write in brackets: ‘Inspire! Scholarship’)
British Council
254 Chulalongkorn Soi 64 Siam Square,
Phyathai Road,
Pathumwan,
Bangkok,
Thailand 10330

The date of receipt will be will be based on the date stamped on the envelope.

OR

Scan (File: JPEG) the entry form with all information clearly filled in and the essay to: educationuk@britishcouncil.or.th (before 17.00 Thailand time on 16 July 2012). After receiving the file, a confirmation email will be sent to you.

Winners Announcement: The winners will be announced on 1 August 2012 at the website: www.britishcouncil.or.th

OTHER CONDITIONS:

• All the essays submitted are considered the property of the British Council.

• Students who receive the scholarships must travel to the United Kingdom on the date advised by the school only. Exceptions can only be made if permission is granted by the school.

• Not all the scholarships need to be given if the quality of the applications does not meet the standard. All decisions of the judges are considered final.

• The scholarship cannot be exchanged for money or substituted for other products and/or services. The winner cannot transfer his/her rights to any other person under any conditions.

• The British Council reserves the right to change any details without advance notification.

• The organiser is not responsible if, for any reason, the winner is unable to use the scholarship.

• In the case that a contestant receives more than one scholarship, the decision will be made based on the schools listed on the entry form.

• The contestant is responsible for the arrangements for his/her visa and plane tickets.

• If, for whatever reason, the British Council cannot arrange the scholarship to United Kingdom as scheduled we reserve the right to postpone until the next suitable date. However, if the British Council can no longer organise the activities as planned, the contestants will received a substitute prize.

• The activity schedule in United Kingdom may alter and/or change if considered appropriate.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: educationuk@britishcouncil.or.th

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/thailand.htm

08 July 2012

Serendipity Media Co., Ltd., publisher of VOUGE Thailand now seeking young professionals who areenergetic, creative and willing to work hard to join us in the launch of VOGUEMAGAZINE THAILAND.

PROOF READER

• Female, pleasant personality
• Age Between 25 years and up
• Bachelor degree in Bachelor of Arts
• 1 year experienced in proof reading for magazine
• Excellent writing and speaking skill in English and Thai
• Great communication skill and computerliterate for MAC and PC
• Good service mind and well organized, also willing to work under pressure

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

• Female, pleasant personality
• Age Between 25 years and up
• Bachelors’ degree or higher in Arts, Business Administration, Law or related field
• Experience in corporate secretarial work
• Great communication skill and computerliterate for MAC and PC
• Good service mind and well organize, also willing to work under pressure

Please submit your resume, application letter with a transcript, expected salary, contact information and a recent photographer to:

138 Boonmitr Building, 3rd Floor, Room No. C2 B3.2
Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand 10500 (Boonmitr Post Box No. 64)
E-mail : recruit.serendipity@gmail.com

Via: jobsdb

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: recruit.serendipity@gmail.com

Website: http://www.wordplay.co.th/

04 July 2012

Submissions from those outside the International College community, from other Mahidol University colleges, from other Thai universities, and from individuals from all areas of the world, are welcome!

ABOUT HITHERTO

Hitherto is the online literary journal of Mahidol University International College in Thailand. Mahidol University is well-respected for its scientific research, especially in the field of medicine, and also for its College of Music. The International College offers a variety of mostly business-oriented major programs. The establishment of a literary journal is part of the efforts of the Humanities and Languages Division to promote interest in the English language, literature, and creative writing.

Hitherto is edited by four faculty members of the Humanities and Languages Division. Their expertise range from English as a Foreign Language, comparative literature, philosophy, and the varied creative writing genres. They are assisted by students from the International College who demonstrate competence in the English language, interest in literature, and knowledge of computer technology.

Most of the featured written pieces in the first issue of Hitherto have been culled from assignment submissions to the short story, poetry, and philosophy courses at the International College. There are also a few pieces by faculty members, and in the future, Hitherto hopes that staff as well will submit written pieces.

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

-All writing and artwork must be original and not previously published.

-The journal shall retain rights for first publication.

-After publication in the journal, the rights to the written piece or artwork revert back to the author.

-Simultaneous submissions—when you submit the same piece to other journals at the same time as you submit it to MUIC’s literary journal—are acceptable. However, please let us know if you choose to publish in another journal.

-Include a short biography—two to five sentences—with your submission.

STORIES:

-We prefer stories that provide honest insight into the human condition.

-The story should be between 350 words to 6,000 words.

-It should contain almost no grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Writers must be willing to work with the editorial staff to correct remaining errors and issues with content.

-Each writer may submit more than one story.

-Save the story as a Microsoft Word file, doc or docx. Use a separate file for each story.

-E-mail the story as an attachment to the fiction editorial staff: jingalinggaling@hotmail.com.

POETRY:

-We prefer poems on fundamental themes of human life.

-We love poems that avoid clichés, use rich imagery, and have clarity.

-We accept traditional forms such as sonnets, tercets, and quatrains, and also free verse and shape poems with readable language.

-We do not accept unreadable experimentation with spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

-Poems should be between two to fifty lines.

-Each poet may submit more than one poem.

-Save the poem as a Microsoft Word file, doc or docx. Use one file for all poems submitted.

-E-mail the poem as an attachment to the poetry editorial staff: muicpoetry@yahoo.com.

ESSAYS:

-We prefer essays that display academic curiosity and courage.

-The essay should be in the field of philosophy, politics, ethics and/or esthetics. It need not be thoroughly knowledgeable in the respective field but it should attempt to think the topic through well enough not to dwell on clichés and be honest.

-The essay should be between 750-1,500 words.

-It should contain almost no grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Writers must be willing to work with the editorial staff to correct remaining errors and issues with content.

-Each writer may submit more than one essay.

-Save the essay as a Microsoft Word file, doc or docx. Use a separate file for each essay.

-E-mail the essay as an attachment to the nonfiction editor, Barbara Ekamp: icbarbara@mahidol.ac.th

ARTWORK

-We accept paintings, sketches, and photographs.

-We accept artwork on all themes, but we are looking particularly for those that show vivid life, movement, progression, or travel, in accordance with the journal’s name, Hitherto.

-We welcome photo essays. Please provide captions for the photographs. You may also provide a short accompanying write-up to the photo essay as a whole if you wish.

-Save the artwork as a digital jpeg file, compressed for high resolution. Save any texts as Microsoft Word files, doc or docx.

-E-mail the files to the web design and maintenance team : hitherto.webteam@gmail.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: jingalinggaling@hotmail.com (fiction), muicpoetry@yahoo.com (poetry)

Website: http://hitherto.muic.mahidol.ac.th

28 June 2012

Deadline: 16 July 2012

Inspire! Scholarship provides students with the opportunity to experience a British lifestyle and study in an English classroom for a period of two weeks at the following institutions:

• Cardiff Sixth Form College – 3 Scholarships
• Casterton School – 6 Scholarships
• Gower College Swansea - 3 Scholarships
• Warminster School – 2 Scholarships
• Trinity School – 2 Scholarships

INSPIRE! SCHOLARSHIP IS DIVIDED INTO 2 AGE GROUPS:

• Students age 9-15
• Students age 16-21

ESSAY TOPICS:

• For Students aged 9-15: How important do you think technology is in Education?
• For Students aged 16-21: What do you think are the benefits of studying abroad?

CONTEST DURATION: 10 June – 16 July 2555

ELIGIBLE CONTESTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently studying in Thailand.

• On the announcement date of the winners, the contestant must still be registered as a student as per by Ministry of Education regulations.

• Currently living in Thailand.

• Has or capable of obtaining a passport.

• Able to travel to the United Kingdom without parents or guardians.

• Does not have a severe health or medical condition that will affect his/her study in United Kingdom.

• Contestant must be within the age group specified by the schools or the universities as listed below:

For Students aged 9-15

• Casterton School – 3 Scholarships (age 9-15)
• Warminster School – 2 Scholarships (age 9-15)
• Trinity School – 2 Scholarships (age 9-15)

For Students aged 16-21

• Cardiff Sixth Form College – 3 Scholarships (age 16-21)
• Casterton School – 3 Scholarships (age 16-21)
• Gower College Swansea – 3 Scholarships (age 16-21)

CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• The essay must be written in English.

• Essay must be relevant to the topic given. The content of the essay should be well-written, creative, interesting and use English language in an appropriate manner.

• Essay must be produced as a Microsoft Word Version 2003 or older document, using Arial font size 12.

• Essay length: Age range 9 – 15: 300 – 500 words/ Age range 16 – 21: 500 -1,000 words.

• The word count must be stated at the end of the essay.

• The contestant must write the essay himself/herself. The submitted essay must not have been submitted elsewhere or received awards from other competitions.

• The British Council reserves all rights to all essays submitted and shall not return the essays under any conditions.

• The decisions from the judges are considered final and cannot be appealed.

Steps to Enter Inspire! Scholarship

1. Send the entry form and the essay to British Council by 16 July 2012

2. All essays will be sent to the schools in the UK that offer the scholarship for consideration.

3. In some cases, the contestant may be asked to attend an interview at the British Council depending on the number of contestants and the qualifications.

PRIZES

16 scholarships will be awarded. The winners will be provided with the opportunity to experience a British lifestyle and study in an English classroom for a period of two weeks at the following institutes:

1. Cardiff Sixth Form College – 3 Scholarships
2. Casterton School – 6 Scholarships
3. Gower College Swansea – 3 Scholarships
4. Warminster School – 2 Scholarships
5. Trinity School – 2 Scholarships

The scholarship will cover tutorial and accommodation fees, meals for the duration of 2 weeks and transport to and from the airport.

SEND THE APPLICATION

Send the entry form with all information clearly filled in and the essay to:

Education UK team (at the corner of the envelope, write in brackets: ‘Inspire! Scholarship’)
British Council
254 Chulalongkorn Soi 64 Siam Square,
Phyathai Road,
Pathumwan,
Bangkok,
Thailand 10330

The date of receipt will be will be based on the date stamped on the envelope.

OR

Scan (File: JPEG) the entry form with all information clearly filled in and the essay to: educationuk@britishcouncil.or.th (before 17.00 Thailand time on 16 July 2012). After receiving the file, a confirmation email will be sent to you.

Winners Announcement: The winners will be announced on 1 August 2012 at the website: www.britishcouncil.or.th

OTHER CONDITIONS:

• All the essays submitted are considered the property of the British Council.

• Students who receive the scholarships must travel to the United Kingdom on the date advised by the school only. Exceptions can only be made if permission is granted by the school.

• Not all the scholarships need to be given if the quality of the applications does not meet the standard. All decisions of the judges are considered final.

• The scholarship cannot be exchanged for money or substituted for other products and/or services. The winner cannot transfer his/her rights to any other person under any conditions.

• The British Council reserves the right to change any details without advance notification.

• The organiser is not responsible if, for any reason, the winner is unable to use the scholarship.

• In the case that a contestant receives more than one scholarship, the decision will be made based on the schools listed on the entry form.

• The contestant is responsible for the arrangements for his/her visa and plane tickets.

• If, for whatever reason, the British Council cannot arrange the scholarship to United Kingdom as scheduled we reserve the right to postpone until the next suitable date. However, if the British Council can no longer organise the activities as planned, the contestants will received a substitute prize.

• The activity schedule in United Kingdom may alter and/or change if considered appropriate.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: educationuk@britishcouncil.or.th

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/thailand.htm

05 June 2012

Dow Jones Newswires (www.djnewswires.com) is a leading supplier of real-time global economic, corporate and resources news to financial professionals across five asset classes: equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities and energy. It has a network of 20 news bureaus in the Asia-Pacific region.

We are seeking to fill a vacancy in our Bangkok office:

FX REPORTER

Dow Jones is seeking a top-notch reporter to cover the Thai economy, policy, and money markets. This is a job for an ambitious journalist who can work sources to break news and present rare insight into the thinking of the central bank and the government. The job will involve filing real-time stories for FX Trader and Dow Jones Newswires as well as writing for other platforms, including The Wall Street Journal.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience in financial journalism and the ability to work in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines. In addition, the candidate should also be a fluent speaker of the Thai language.

This position offers the right person an exceptional opportunity to develop their career with one of the world's largest and most successful business news and information services companies.

Please attach a resume and some examples of your work.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: via Dow Jones career site (search for job number 100004757)

Website: http://www.dowjones.com/