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Pavin Chachavalpongpun

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Thailand’s Monarchy is Caught in a ‘Visibility Trap’

The social media age has stripped the House of Chakri of its once-formidable royal aura. The only route to preservation is reform.

17.02.2026 80

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Pavin Chachavalpongpun

A Wolf in Orange Clothing: How the People’s Party Betrayed Thailand’s Democratic Cause

The party's appointment of Pisan Manawapat, a career diplomat who defended the military regime installed after the 2014 coup, is a stain on its...

14.01.2026 10

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Pavin Chachavalpongpun

The Passing of Queen Sirikit Is a Turning Point for the Thai Monarchy

The death of Queen Sirikit has removed the final protective layer from the current monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

15.11.2025 6

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Pavin Chachavalpongpun

How a Thai Influencer is Profiting From the Border Conflict With Cambodia

The case of Praiwan Wannabut illustrates how the warped incentives of the attention economy can fuel real-world conflicts.

21.08.2025 7

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Pavin Chachavalpongpun