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Pranee Thiparat

US Foreign Policy; role of ASEAN; Norms and Ethics in International Relations

Assistant Professor

PhD Politics, Princeton University

Meet Ajarn Pranee Thiparat, a distinguished scholar and one of the most inspiring educators at PGS.

Ajarn Pranee brings exceptional international academic experience to the program. She earned her Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University in the United States, an M.A. in International Relations and Strategic Studies from The Australian National University, and a First-Class Honors B.A. from Chulalongkorn University. Her academic training reflects both intellectual depth and global perspective, qualities that shape her teaching and mentorship at PGS.

Her research and teaching expertise span several important fields, including U.S. foreign policy, U.S. domestic politics, ASEAN’s evolving regional role, and the normative and ethical dimensions of international relations. Ajarn Pranee is widely regarded by students as one of the best lecturers when it comes to explaining American politics, both domestic and foreign. Her classes are known for their clarity, analytical strength, and ability to connect theoretical insights with real-world developments.

With Ajarn Pranee, students are encouraged to go beyond textbook knowledge and engage directly with global political realities. Through her work on democracy, human rights, regional security, and the future of global governance, she guides students to develop the intellectual curiosity and ethical sensitivity required of global citizens.

Ajarn Pranee exemplifies academic leadership that is rooted in scholarship, integrity, and public contribution. She inspires students to think deeply, communicate thoughtfully, and grow into resilient and globally aware leaders who can make meaningful contributions to society.

Research interests

US Foreign Policy; role of ASEAN; Norms and Ethics in International Relations