The 2025 International Conference of the Asian Association of Police Studies (AAPS) will take place from August 6-9, 2025, at the Royal Police Cadet Academy (RPCA), Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. This year’s theme, “Innovating for a Sustainable and Equitable Future: Integrating Policy, Policing, Technology, and Society”, brings together experts to discuss innovative solutions for global challenges.
Conference Overview
- Venue: Royal Police Cadet Academy, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
- Dates: August 6-9, 2025
- Theme: Innovating for a Sustainable and Equitable Future
Detailed Schedule
Day 1: August 6, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Participant Arrival & Check-In at RPCA Hotel
- 5:30 PM: Pre-Dinner Networking Reception
- 6:30 PM: Welcome Dinner (formal or semi-formal, featuring local cuisine at RPCA)
- 8:30 PM: Personal Time & Relaxation
Note: Shuttle service from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to the conference hotel is provided.
Day 2: August 7, 2025
- Venue: Royal Police Cadet Academy
- 8:30 AM: Welcome & Registration
- 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks
- 9:30 AM: Keynote Speech by Prof. Dr. Robert D. Hanser, University of Louisiana at Monroe – “Physical and Mental Health Interventions and Programs for Police”
- 10:00 AM: Coffee Break
- 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Parallel Sessions A, B, C
- 12:00 PM: Lunch Break
- 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM: Parallel Sessions D, E
- 3:00 PM: Coffee Break
- 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Announcements
- 6:00 PM: Networking Dinner at RPCA
Day 3: August 8, 2025
- 9:00 AM: Hotel Departure
- 10:00 AM: Tour of New Parliament House of Thailand or Correctional Facility
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at ICON SIAM Shopping Center
- 2:00 PM: Personal Time & Relaxation at ICON SIAM
- 5:00 PM: Departure for Dinner Cruise along the Chao Phraya River
- 6:00 PM: Cultural Dinner Cruise (informal, with scenic views of Bangkok’s riverside landmarks)
- 9:30 PM: Return to RPCA Hotel
Day 4: August 9, 2025
- All Day: Check-Out & Departure to Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Note: The schedule is subject to change. Updates will be communicated to registered participants. Domestic transportation, hotel accommodation, and meals are included in the registration fee.
Key Sub-themes
We welcome contributions on the following sub-themes:
1. Criminology and Justice in the Digital Age
- Digital technology in crime prevention and law enforcement
- Technology and the rise of crime
- Cybersecurity and transnational crime
- Digital surveillance vs. privacy concerns
- Technology for equitable justice
- Well-being and resilience in law enforcement
2. Environmental and Social Justice: Policies, Communities, and Sustainable Futures
- Community resilience against inequalities
- Education and advocacy for environmental justice
- Policy frameworks for marginalized populations
- Strategies to combat environmental crime
- Sustainable urban planning
3. Public Policy for a Globalized, Digital World
- Digitalization’s impact on governance
- Regulating AI and digital innovation
- Global health, policy, and technology intersections
- Inclusive governance strategies
- Addressing migration and population dynamics
4. Education for Sustainable Development in the Digital Era
- Integrating SDGs into education
- Digital tools for equitable learning
- Lifelong learning for global citizenship
- Bridging the digital divide
- Preparing for climate and tech challenges
5. Innovative Societies: Designing Futures through Policy and Practice
- Interdisciplinary societal transformation
- Policy and urban design for tech-driven societies
- Collaborative governance for complex challenges
- Ethical implications of AI and automation
- Innovation in policy, health, and education
Registration Fees
- Early Bird (by April 30, 2025): USD 350
- Regular (after April 30, 2025): USD 400
- Accompanying Person: USD 200
- Thai Presenters: USD 50
- Thai Attendees: USD 30
Payment due upfront at the conference.
Submission & Registration
- Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
- How to Submit: Via QR code on the official website or email to [email protected] / [email protected]
- Acceptance Notification: By July 5, 2025
Contact Us
- Prof. Dr. Srisombat Chokprajakchat: [email protected]
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wannaporn Techagaisiyavanit: [email protected]