To mark the 43rd anniversary of the Oct 6 student uprisings in 1976, myriad activities will be organised this weekend at Thammasat University, Tha Prachan campus.

Saturday

1-1.30pm

"Sieng Jak Daen Klai" ("Voice From Afar"), an interview with Charan Ditha-apichai, former student leader during the Oct 6 uprising and former national human rights commissioner. Charan was also chosen as an outstanding alumni of the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, in 2004.

1.30-2.30pm

Presentation and discussion on students' opinions with regard to constitutional amendment led by Assoc Prof Dr Anusorn Unno and Asst Prof Dr Somchai Srisan.

2.30-3.10pm

Lecture on "constitutional glitches".

-- Constitution through the eyes of the citizens by Surapon Songrak.

-- Constitution's problems by Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang.

3.10-5pm

Lecture on "Political Parties And Constitutional Amendment" by representatives from Pheu Thai Party, Palang Pracharath Party, Future Forward Party, Democrat Party, Chartthaipattana Party and Prachachat Party.

With Assoc Prof Dr Anusorn Unno as moderator.

Sunday

6.30-7am

Merit-making and alms-offering for 19 monks.

8-9am

Opening speech by Assoc Prof Gasinee Witoonchart, rector of Thammasat University. Minutes of silence to remember lives lost during the 1976 student uprising. Poetry reading by student representatives.

9-9.30am

Lecture "In Remembrance Of The Oct 6, 1976 Event" by Surapong Suebwonglee, former student leader during the event.

9.30-10am

Jarupong Thongsin for Democracy award presentation ceremony.

10am-12pm

Seminar on "From Oct 6, 1976, To Contemporary Political Crisis: Four Decades Of Emptiness And We Are Still Killing Each Other".

12pm-1pm

Short film screening.

1-1.30pm

Mime performance by Lanyim Theatre, Chiang Mai University.

1.30-1.55pm

Music performance by Thammasat University's rap band Kabot Zabot.

1.55-3.55pm

Debate between Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University on press freedom or state control.

4-4.45pm

October talk by political activist Jatupat "Pai Dao Din" Boonpattararaksa.

4.45-6.30pm

A mini-concert to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Oct 6 student uprising.