Titipol Phakdeewanich

Southern Thai dessert: cashew nuts, coated with caramelised palm sugar #thaifood #

The unique folk tradition of Dan Sai District in Loei Province, ‘Phi Ta Khon’, is held annually between June and July as part of the ‘Bun Luang’ festival, which combines the Bun Phawet and Bun Bang Fai ceremonies.

Exploring Traditional Thai Organic Khao Mao Production from Rice at the Milky Stage in Ban Phue District, Udon Thani

Isan Mor Lam 🇹🇭

Quoted by AFP on the 2026 Thai general election: "Titipol Phakdeewanich, a political scientist from Ubon Ratchathani University, said: "Nation, religion and monarchy -- those were the key elements of Thainess that Bhumjaithai symbolised for many voters." f24.my/Bj6a

My comments to Reuters on the role of patronage politics and personality-driven politics, in which generous patrons can exercise a certain degree of influence in Thai elections and politics, in the Isan region and across the rest of the country. facebook.com/share/v/1B32N3…

Snow moon 2026

Quoted by Reuters:When people help you, you feel you owe them something. These [patronge] networks are long-term investments, and they can still help politicians win elections,"..."Rural Thai voters shift old loyalties, testing Pheu Thai's populist machine reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Homemade scones.

“MEMORIES OF THE ASIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS”

My interview with Thai PBS discussed Thailand’s political landscape in 2025, as well as perspectives on the upcoming elections and the political climate in 2026. youtu.be/6ew-g6J9Pp8

Quoted: “A key reason for dissolving parliament is an escalation of nationalism from the border clashes that stands to benefit Bhumjaithai party,…"I don't think we can rule out the possibility of a reunion between Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai," he said.” reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Quoted in @Bloomberg : “Anutin has used nationalistic sentiment to mobilize support and his popularity has been on the rise,” Titipol said. “He risks it souring if he leaves it for longer.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The last full moon of 2025 in December.

🇮🇳’s Act East 🤝 🇹🇭’s Act West! Glad to meet FM Sihasak Phuangketkeow of Thailand today in New Delhi. @SihasakPh Discussed ways to deepen trade & investment, digital, space, defence and other areas of cooperation under the aegis of our Strategic Partnership. We touched upon the situation in Myanmar and key international developments. Also reviewed our engagement in various regional and multilateral fora.

Christmas ornaments 🎄 Handmade in Laos from recycled plastic bags by people with disabilities.

Tad Yeung Waterfall on the Bolaven Plateau, Pakse, Champasak, Southern Laos

As quoted by AFP in FRANCE 24: "I don't think Thaksin will simply leave politics,"..."With Thaksin we cannot underestimate his attempt to get away through legal loopholes." f24.my/BQ2M

In Bloomberg: “This isn’t the end of his political fight, as there’s still a lot of interests of the Shinawatra family in Thai politics that he still has to protect,” ...“But it will be a tough fight this time after he lost credibility with his supporters.”bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

My article in the Bangkok Post entitled ‘People’s Party Risks All with Anutin’ bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinio…