Talking Thai Politics: Pannika Wanich, Progressive Activist
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In this inaugural episode of Talking Thai Politics, Pannika Wanich of the Progressive Movement talks about generational contestation in Thailand, as well the evolution of Future Forward, Move Forward and the newly-formed People’s Party.
A former political journalist and LSE graduate, 36-year old Pannika served as the spokesperson of the now-dissolved Future Forward Party; but was recently banned from electoral politics for life. She is one of the most articulate and outspoken voices among Thailand’s new generation politicians.
Duncan McCargo is President’s Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University.
Talking Thai Politics brings crafted conversations about the politics of Thailand to a global audience. Created by the Generation Thailand project at Nanyang Technological University, the podcast is co-hosted by Duncan McCargo and Chayata Sripanich. Our production assistant is Li Xinruo.
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