Director

chairat polmuk, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Education:
B.A. in Thai Language & Literature (First-Class Hons), Chulalongkorn University, 2008
M.A. in Thai Literature), Chulalongkorn University, 2010
M.A. in Southeast Asian Studies, Cornell University, 2013
Ph.D. in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture, Cornell University, 2018

Specialization: Lao Language and Literature, Literary theories, Film and visual culture studies

Deputy Director

montira rato, Ph.D.
associate professor

Education:
B.A. in Thai Language, Chulalongkorn University
M.A. in Languages and Literature of Southeast Asia, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
Ph.D. in Modern Vietnamese Literature, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Specialization: Vietnamese Language and Literature, Contemporary and Modern Vietnamese Literature

arthit jiamrattanyoo, Ph.D.

Education:
B.A. in Thai Language (First-Class Hons), Chulalongkorn University
M.A. in History, University of Washington
Ph.D. in History, University of Washington

Specialization: Southeast Asian History and Literature (Thailand and the Philippines), Sensory Humanities,
Periodical Studies

Committee Members and Lecturers

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Sunait Chutintaranond, Ph.D.
professor

Education:
B.A. in History, Thammasat University [First Class Honors]
M.A. in Southeast Asian History, Cornell University
Ph.D. in Southeast Asian History, Cornell University

Specialization: Southeast Asian History, Thai and Modern Southeast Asia, and Myanmar Studies

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Theera Nuchpiem, Ph.D.
assistant professor

Education:
B.A. in English, Chulalongkorn University
M.A. in Politics, Lancaster University, England
Diploma in Politics University of Lancaster, England
Ph.D. in International Relations, Lancaster University, England

Specialization:
Vietnam and Indochina

klairung amratisha, Ph.D.

Education: 
B.A. in Thai Language (First-Class Hons), Chulalongkorn University
M.A. in Thai Language, Chulalongkorn University
Certificate in Advanced Khmer Language, Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Ph.D. in Khmer Language and Literature, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Specialization: 
Thai and Khmer Language and Literature

 

Lecturers

 
 
 
 

SaIkaew thipakorn, ph.d.

Education: 
B.A. in International Relations, Chulalongkorn University
M.P.A. in Public Administration, University of Missouri, Columbia
Ph.D. in Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University

Specialization:
Development Assistance of Japan in Southeast Asia, Research Methodology in Southeast Asian Studies

 

supang chantavanich, ph.d.
professor emeritus

Education: 
B.A. with Honors, Chulalongkorn University
Maîtrise en Sociologie, Université de Grenoble II, France.
Docteur ès Sociologie (Mention Très bien), Université de Grenoble II, France.

Courses previously taught in the program: Transborder Migration in the Southeast Asia
Specialization:
Sociological Theories, Qualitative Research Methods, International Migration, Displaced Persons, Migrant Workers, Human Trafficking.

Carina chotirawe, ph.d.
assistant professor

Education: 
B.A. in English, Chulalongkorn University
M.A. in English Literature, University of Warwick
Ph.D. in English, University of Hawaii

Specialization:

 

Srawut aree, ph.d.

Education: 
B.A. in Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University
M.A. in West Asian Studies, Aligarh Muslim University
Ph.D. in West Asian Studies, Aligarh Muslim University

Courses previously taught in the program: 2015736 Islam in Southeast Asia
Specialization:
Middle East, Muslim World

 

Anak Agung Lindawati Kencana, ph.d.

Education: 
B.A. in English, The Institute of International Studies, Ramkhamhaeng University.
M.A. in Southeast Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University.
Ph.D. in Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University.

Courses previously taught in the program:
- Soft Diplomacy Course, “Dance Exchange as a Vehicle of Cultural Diplomacy: A Case Study of Ramayana Joint Performances of Thailand’s Khon and Indonesia’s Sendratari,” 2024.
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian Language) Course, 2024.
Specialization:
Performing Arts, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Tourism, Cultural Diplomacy 

 

Permtip Buaphet, ph.d.
Assistant professor

Education: 
B.Ed. in Secondary Education (First-class Honours with Gold Medal) Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University.
M.A. in Thai Language, Chulalongkorn University.
Ph.D. in Woman Studies, University of York, York, United Kingdom.

Courses previously taught in the program: 2015724 Gender in Southeast Asia
Specialization:
Gender and Culture, Gender and Narratives, Gender and Discourse

Lecturers

Assocciate Professor Lae Dilokvidhayarat
Assoc. Prof.Piti Srisangnam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Pitch Pongsawat, Ph.D.
Asst.Prof.Wanchana Tongkhampao, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Wassana Wongsurawat, Ph.D.


Associate Professor Surat Horachaikul
Ajarn Than Than Myint
Ratchada Jayagupta, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Porranee Singpliam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Thibodee Buakhamsri, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Sineenat Sermcheep, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Pataporn Sukontaman, Ph.D
Assistant Professor Wikanda Promkhunthong, Ph.D