Published on 27 Jan 2025

Exclusive Insight into Thailand’s Senate with Talking Thai Politics

In the latest episode of Talking Thai Politics, hear from Pornchai Witayalerdpan, an independent senator and part of the progressive new wave navigating Thailand’s political landscape.

  • Discover how Thailand’s 200 senators were selected in July 2024.
  • Understand the dynamics of being independent in a chamber dominated by conservative voices.
  • Explore the Senate’s evolving role now that it no longer selects the prime minister.

Tune in to this insightful conversation hosted by Duncan McCargo, President’s Chair in Global Affairs at NTU, and Chayata Sripanich. It features analysis on the challenges and opportunities for democratic agendas in Thailand’s contentious upper house.

Click here to listen.

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