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Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi

Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi is an Associate Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, a lecturer in international relations and assistant dean for graduate studies at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University.

Articles by Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi (3)

Court Ruling Against Former PM Will Haunt Thailand’s Cambodia Policy

Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi

The Constitutional Court’s ruling against a former Thai premier will constrain how conciliatory the kingdom will be in times of conflict.

Sovereignty and Military’s Image Drive Thailand’s Hardline Response to Cambodia

Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi

Territorial sovereignty and the military’s image as guardian of the nation limit the kingdom’s attempts at conciliation in its current dispute with Cambodia.

Unfinished Business: Why Thailand’s Tariff Talks Are a Diplomatic Test

Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi

The Thai government is focused on dealing with the repercussions of the US tariffs on the country. It needs to craft a broader foreign policy narrative.