JUDGE-LED. REGIONALLY CONNECTED.
Inaugural
Regional Convening
Connecting women judges. Strengthening leadership.
Shaping the future of justice together.
A dedicated space for invited women judges and partners.
ORGANIZED BY
Asian DevelopmentBank
CO-HOSTED WITH
Court of Justiceof Thailand
Regional solidarity.
Shared judicial leadership.
01 / THE CONVENING
A regional dialogue.
A continuing community.
Women judges across Asia and the Pacific are coming together to exchange experience, build trusted relationships and shape the next chapter of APWJN.
Building on national consultations and regional dialogue in 2025, the inaugural Convening connects women’s judicial leadership with the institutional changes facing contemporary courts. Judges will lead the discussion, supported by the UNDP–ADB Secretariat.
Through thematic dialogues, subregional exchange and leadership co-design, participants will identify shared priorities for 2027 and practical ways to continue learning from one another.
Read the full concept noteCompare experience
across judicial systems.
Build trusted relationships
and professional support.
Co-design priorities
and a shared path forward.
02 / PROGRAMME & AGENDA
Three days of dialogue
and shared purpose.
03 / YOUR VISIT TO BANGKOK
Plan your participation.
BANGKOK, THAILANDTHE CONVENING VENUE
Anantara Siam
Bangkok Hotel
Montathip 1 · Lobby Floor
155 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Next to Ratchadamri BTS Skytrain Station, Exit 4.
Before you travel
Invitation & participant confirmation
The regional convening is by invitation only. If you have received an invitation, please complete the participant form provided by the organizers.
Participant form · invited guests onlySubmitting the form does not replace an invitation. Please contact the Secretariat with any questions.
Entry requirements & arrival card
Please check current visa and entry requirements with your nearest Royal Thai Embassy before travelling. Consult the official government portals for guidance relevant to your passport and travel documents.
Check the current submission window and requirements directly on the official TDAC website.
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for booking their own rooms and settling hotel charges. Please make arrangements well in advance and check the hotel’s cancellation policy.
Nearby options listed in the logistics note:
Airport transfers & getting around
Use the official taxi queues at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport, or a transport application. The logistics note estimates THB 400–600 for a one-way airport transfer, depending on traffic; actual fares may vary.
Allow extra time during peak travel hours. Keep Thai baht available for metered taxis, airport surcharges and expressway tolls. The hotel concierge can assist with your return transfer.
Travel support & allowances
The logistics note outlines meeting costs, daily subsistence allowance and terminal expenses. Applicable support depends on the arrangements confirmed for your participation.
Please refer to your individual travel authorization and contact the organizing team to confirm eligibility, deductions and payment arrangements.
Read the travel support details ↗04 / JUDICIAL OWNERSHIP
Meet the
Advisory Committee.
Senior women judges from across the region help shape APWJN’s strategic direction, substantive agenda and continuing peer exchange.
Download the Committee brochureMEMBERS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY COUNTRY · SELECT A PROFILE TO READ MORE
THE UNDP–ADB SECRETARIAT
We look forward
to welcoming you.
For questions about your invitation, participation or travel arrangements, please contact the organizing team at the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub.
◈ Participation by invitation only