Articles by Pavin Chachavalpongpun

Modern techniques to block online criticism of Thailand's monarchy are paired with the familiar stirring of royalist-nationalist sentiment.

The Facebook group "Royalists Marketplace", a platform for discussion on all things monarchy, is a microcosm of burgeoning criticism against Thailand's new king.

While the royal wedding in the United Kingdom was partly extolled in Thailand as a symbol of the British monarchy's adaptability, the royalists’ perception of the Harry-Meghan wedding reflected a desire for their own monarch to be more absolute.

The UNODC’s ambassador for rule of law in Southeast Asia might consider focusing her advocacy on those locked up for criticising her family and its pets.

Pavin Chachavalpongpun: Vajiralongkorn has been ruthless in consolidating his position within Thailand's ruling elite.

New Thai Privy Council points to more of the same.

Expect more deadlock in the wake of referendum vote.

Why revealing photos of Thailand's Crown Prince are making royalists anxious.

Pavin Chachavalpongpun on the abuse he and his family are facing from military rulers.

Pavin Chachavalpongpun and Chomsky on Thai politics, the monarchy and Thaksin.

Pavin Chachavalpongpun examines the Prime Minister's ideas about tackling problems facing Thailand

Pavin Chachavalpongpun takes aim at a press conference that sought to legitimise Thailand's recent coup