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Faculty & Staff

PGS Lecturer Who Inspire and Lead

In Thai culture, faculty members are respectfully addressed as “Ajarn”, a term derived from Sanskrit meaning “teacher” or “one who imparts knowledge.” This reflects the high regard given to educators in Thai society.


At the same time, it is also a cultural norm in Thailand to address people by their first names, rather than by their last names in everyday interaction. At PGS, this is reflected in an open and approachable academic environment where students often address lecturers by their first names, or combine “Ajarn” with nicknames, maintaining both respect and familiarity.


This balance creates a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere, where lecturers are not only educators but also mentors who inspire, guide, and lead students throughout their academic journey. Accordingly, the names of the following individuals are arranged in alphabetical order by their first names, in line with this cultural practice.

Faculty members

Ake Tangsupvattana

Ake Tangsupvattana

Professor

Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Essex

M.A. in Political Theory, University of Essex

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Chaiyan Chaiyaporn

Chaiyan Chaiyaporn

Professor

Ph.D. in Political Philosophy, London School of Economics and Political Science

M.A. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin (Madison)

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Puangthong Pawakapan

Puangthong Pawakapan

Professor

Ph.D. in History, University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Political Science, Thammasat University

Pungpond Rukumnuaykit

Pungpond Rukumnuaykit

Professor

Ph.D. in Economics, Michigan State University

M.A. in Economics, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)

B.S. in Finance, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

B.A. in Economics, University of Pennsylvania

Siripan Nogsuan Sawasdee

Siripan Nogsuan Sawasdee

Professor

Ph.D. in Area Studies, Kyoto University

M.A. in Political Science, Johns Hopkins University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

soravis jayanama

Soravis Jayanama

Professor

M.Sc. in Theory and History of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science

B.A. in International Affairs, University of Paris

supachai yavaprapas

Supachai Yavaprapas

Professor Emeritus

Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Affairs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

M.P.A., Syracuse University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

surachat bamrungsuk

Surachat Bamrungsuk

Professor Emeritus

Ph.D. in Political Science, Columbia University

M.A. in Political Science, Cornell University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Thitinan Pongsudhirak

Thitinan Pongsudhirak

Professor

Ph.D. in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science

M.A. in International Economics and International Relations, Johns Hopkins University

B.A. in Political Science, University of California (Santa Barbara)

Carl Middleton

Carl Middleton

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry, University of Manchester

B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, University of Manchester

Chulanee Thianthai

Chulanee Thianthai

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, University of Oregon

M.A. in Applied Anthropology, Oregon State University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Jakkrit Sangkhamanee

Jakkrit Sangkhamanee

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Anthropology, Australian National University

M.A. in Development Studies, Chiang Mai University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Jutharat Ua-amnoey

Jutharat Ua-amnoey

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University

M.Sc. in Criminology and Justice, Mahidol University

B.Ed. in Social Psychology, Chulalongkorn University

Kanokrat Lertchoosakul

Kanokrat Lertchoosakul

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Government, London School of Economics and Political Science

M.A. in Development Studies, University of Leeds

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Kasira Cheeppensook

Kasira Cheeppensook

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science

M.Phil. in International Relations, University of Cambridge

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Keokam Kraisoraphong

Keokam Kraisoraphong

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Resource Management and Environmental Studies, University of British Columbia

M.Sc. in Japanese Business Studies, Japanese-America Institute of Management

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Naruemon Thabchumpon

Naruemon Thabchumpon

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Politics, University of Leeds

M.A. in Democratic Studies, University of Leeds

M.A. in Government, Chulalongkorn University

Bachelor of Political Science, Thammasat University

Natthanan Kunnamas

Natthanan Kunnamas

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds

M.A. in European Politics, University of Leeds

M.A. in Policy Analysis, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies

Bachelor of Political Science, Thammasat University

Pandit Chanrochanakit

Pandit Chanrochanakit

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Hawaii (Manoa)

M.A. in Political Science, Thammasat University

B.A. in Economics, Thammasat University

Pavika Sriratanaban

Pavika Sriratanaban

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Warwick

M.Sc. in Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Pitch Pongsawat

Pitch Pongsawat

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning, University of California (Berkeley)

M.Phil. in Land Economy, University of Cambridge

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Pisanu Sangiampongsa

Pisanu Sangiampongsa

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis and Administration, Saint Louis University

M.P.A. in Public Policy and Management, Ohio State University

B.A. in International Studies, American University

Prakorn Siriprakob

Prakorn Siriprakob

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Public Administration, Arizona State University

M.P.A., Arizona State University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Prapart Pintobtang

Prapart Pintobtang

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

M.A. in Government, Chulalongkorn University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Sirima Thongsawang

Sirima Thongsawang

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Southeast Asian Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

M.Sc. in Social Science Research Methods, University of Bristol

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Siripong Palakawong-na-ayudhya

Siripong Palakawong-na-ayudhya

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Demography, Chulalongkorn University

M.Sc. in Sociology and Anthropology, Chulalongkorn University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Sumonthip Chitsawang

Sumonthip Chitsawang

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Criminology and Justice Administration, Mahidol University

M.A. in Justice Policy and Administration, Thammasat University

Master of Labor and Welfare Development, Thammasat University

B.B.A. in Marketing, Thammasat University

Supamit Pitipat

Supamit Pitipat

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

M.A. in International Affairs, American University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Surat Horachaikul

Surat Horachaikul

Associate Professor

M.A. in Politics and Contemporary History, London Guildhall University

M.Sc. in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, London School of Economics and Political Science

B.A. in Humanities, Payap University

Thanapan Laiprakobsup

Thanapan Laiprakobsup

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Houston

M.A. in Social Science, University of Chicago

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Unisa Lerdtomornsakul

Unisa Lerdtomornsakul

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University

M.S. in Criminal Justice, Michigan State University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Viengrat Nethipo

Viengrat Nethipo

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Area Studies, Kyoto University

LL.M. in Political Science, Kyoto University

Master of Political Science in Government, Thammasat University

B.A. in Political Science and Public Administration, Kasetsart University

Weerasak Krueathep

Weerasak Krueathep

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Public Administration, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Master of Public Policy, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies

M.P.A., Chulalongkorn University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Bhanubhatra Jittiang

Bhanubhatra Jittiang

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Wisconsin (Madison)

M.A. in International Development Studies, George Washington University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Chadin Rojananon

Chadin Rojananon

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Economics, University of Kansas

M.A. in Economics, Western Illinois University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Chayanut Chaturachinda

Chayanut Chaturachinda

Assistant Professor

M.A. in Development Policy and Public Administration, University of Wisconsin (Madison)

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Jiraporn Laocharoenwong

Jiraporn Laocharoenwong

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Amsterdam

M.Sc. in Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science

M.A. in Development Studies, International Institute of Social Studies

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Kalaya Chareonying

Kalaya Chareonying

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Politics, The New School for Social Research

M.Phil. in Politics, The New School for Social Research

M.A. in International Economics and Finance, Chulalongkorn University

M.A. in Comparative and Regional Studies, American University

B.A. in Economics and International Studies, Northwestern University

Keerati Chenpitayaton

Keerati Chenpitayaton

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Sociology and Historical Studies, The New School for Social Research

M.Phil. in Sociology, The New School for Social Research

M.A. in Sociology, The New School for Social Research

B.A. in Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University

Khorapin Phuaphansawat

Khorapin Phuaphansawat

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Massachusetts (Amherst)

M.A. in Human Security, University of Tokyo

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Kunphatu Sakwit

Kunphatu Sakwit

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Kent

M.Sc. in Social and Cultural Theory, University of Bristol

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Pawin Siriprapanukul

Pawin Siriprapanukul

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Economics, Australian National University

M.A. in Economics, Thammasat University

B.A. in Economics, Thammasat University

Pimsiri Aroonsri

Pimsiri Aroonsri

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Human Resource Development, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)

M.S. in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation, Syracuse University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Pongphisoot Busbarat

Pongphisoot Busbarat

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations, Australian National University

M.Phil. in Development Studies, University of Cambridge

M.A. in International Affairs, Columbia University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Pranee Thiparat

Pranee Thiparat

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Politics, Princeton University

M.A. in International Relations and Strategic Studies, Australian National University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Suthamma Paripontueasakul

Suthamma Paripontueasakul

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Development Administration, National Institute of Development Administration

M.B.A. in Management and Administrative Studies, Indiana University

B.B.A. in Finance and Banking, Chulalongkorn University

Teewin Suputtikun

Teewin Suputtikun

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in International Studies, Waseda University

M.A. in International Relations, Hitotsubashi University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Thitiya Petmunee

Thitiya Petmunee

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Criminology and Justice Administration, Mahidol University

Master of Social Work, Thammasat University

LL.B., Thammasat University

Chaturawit Thongmuang

Chaturawit Thongmuang

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Sociology, University of London

M.A. in Digital Sociology, University of London

M.A. in Anthropology, Chulalongkorn University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Hassachai Mangkang

Hassachai Mangkang

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

M.A. in International Relations, Chulalongkorn University

B.A. in Thai, Ramkhamhaeng University

B.A. in Philosophy, Ramkhamhaeng University

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy

Khathaleeya Liamdee

Khathaleeya Liamdee

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Washington

M.A. in Anthropology, University of Washington

M.A. in International Studies, University of Washington

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Sorasich Swangsilp

Sorasich Swangsilp

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Southeast Asian Studies, National University of Singapore

M.A. in International Cooperation and Development, Sciences Po Bordeaux and Montesquieu University, France

M.A. in Governance and European Administration, Sciences Po Grenoble and Pierre Mendès France University, France

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Stithorn Thananithichot

Stithorn Thananithichot

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Utah

Master of Political Science in Government, Thammasat University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Tawan Manakun

Tawan Manakun

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Politics, University of Manchester

M.Sc. in Political Theory, London School of Economics and Political Science

Bachelor of Political Science, Thammasat University

Thanida Boonwanno

Thanida Boonwanno

Lecturer

Doctorat in Anthropology, Aix-Marseille Université

Master 2 Recherche in Anthropology, Université de Provence

M.A. in Southeast Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Vasa Buraphadeja

Vasa Buraphadeja

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Educational Technology, University of Florida

M.S. in Computer Information System, Assumption University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Waewpailin Phanphakdi

Waewpailin Phanphakdi

Lecturer

Ph.D. in International Studies, Waseda University

M.Sc. in Management, University College London

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Wimonmat Srichamroen

Wimonmat Srichamroen

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Public Policy, Victoria University of Wellington

M.S.W. in Social Policy and Social and Economic Development, Washington University (St. Louis)

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Wisanupong Potipiroon

Wisanupong Potipiroon

Lecturer

Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York

M.I.L.R. in Human Resources Management and Organizations, Cornell University

B.A. in Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

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