A political scientist at the Faculty of Political Science at Ubon Ratchathani University. Politics and Photography
Thailand
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Southern Thai dessert: cashew nuts, coated with caramelised palm sugar #thaifood # – at Amphoe Mueang Phatthalung, Changwat Phatthalung
Another perspective on BRICS in my latest article in The Nation: “BRICS 2026: A Bridge to the Global South or a Bridge to the World?”
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My article in today’s Bangkok Post: “Work with India’s Brics agenda”
How can Thailand work with India and other Brics countries to turn the idea of an empowered Global South into practical cooperation that benefits people and communities?
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Impressive candle wax sculptures at the 2026 Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival, held to mark the beginning of Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa). – at Amphoe Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani Province
The 2026 Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival, an annual celebration marking the beginning of Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa).
Wat Si Pradu’s 2026 Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival sculpture depicts the Nemi Rājajātaka. After visiting both hell and heaven, King Nemi returns to share the lessons he has learned, encouraging people to live virtuously in accordance with the Dhamma.
One of the best Palm Cake in Thailand can be found in Khemmarat District, Ubon Ratchathani. Palm Cake is a traditional Thai steamed cake made by extracting and squeezing the yellow flesh of toddy palm fruit, then mixing it with rice flour, sugar, and coconut milk.
The unique folk tradition of Dan Sai District in Loei Province, ‘Phi Ta Khon’, is held annually between June and July as part of the ‘Bun Luang’ festival, which combines the Bun Phawet and Bun Bang Fai ceremonies.
Exploring Traditional Thai Organic Khao Mao Production from Rice at the Milky Stage in Ban Phue District, Udon Thani
Quoted by AFP on the 2026 Thai general election: "Titipol Phakdeewanich, a political scientist from Ubon Ratchathani University, said: "Nation, religion and monarchy -- those were the key elements of Thainess that Bhumjaithai symbolised for many voters." f24.my/Bj6a
My comments to Reuters on the role of patronage politics and personality-driven politics, in which generous patrons can exercise a certain degree of influence in Thai elections and politics, in the Isan region and across the rest of the country. facebook.com/share/v/1B32N3s…
Quoted by Reuters:When people help you, you feel you owe them something. These [patronge] networks are long-term investments, and they can still help politicians win elections,"..."Rural Thai voters shift old loyalties, testing Pheu Thai's populist machine reuters.com/world/asia-pacif…
My interview with Thai PBS discussed Thailand’s political landscape in 2025, as well as perspectives on the upcoming elections and the political climate in 2026. youtu.be/6ew-g6J9Pp8