Jaran Ditapichai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 July 1947 (age 76) Phatthalung, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Other names | Comrade Paew |
| Alma mater | Thammasat University |
| Occupation(s) | University Lecturer Academic Political Scientist Political Activist |
Jaran Ditapichai (Thai: จรัล ดิษฐาอภิชัย; RTGS: Charan Dittha-a-phichai) is a Thai political scientist, educator, writer, political activist,[1] and advocate of human rights.
Biography
Jaran was born in Phatthalung, Thailand. He was a student leader during the 6 October 1976 massacre of student protesters and thereafter fled to join the Communist Party of Thailand, adopting the nom de guerre "สหายแผ้ว" (Comrade "Paew" – or Comrade Clarity).
He was a member of the Thai National Human Rights Commission,[2] but was expelled on 26 September 2007 by the National Legislative Assembly, which had been installed by the military junta that had taken power in the 2006 coup.[3]
Jaran fled to France after the 2014 military coup. The government of France granted Jaran and other lèse majesté suspects a refugee status in 2015.[4]
Education
- BA – Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University
- MA – Department of History, University of Paris 7
- Post Graduate Studies – Political Philosophy, University of Paris 1 (Sorbonne)
Work
- 1990–2000: Assistant Professor on the Faculty of Social Sciences at Rangsit University
- 1998–2000: Chairman of the Union for Civil Liberty
- 2001–2006: Member of the National Human Rights Commission
Publications
- Jaran's works include reporting on the methods and works of public hearings in Thai society (with Faculty)
- report : "On the Restructuring of the Thai Parliament"
- book : "The French Revolution", Volumes 1 & 2
- book : "Leading up to 14 October"
- book : "From Ratchadamnoern to Shwedagong"
- book : "A Citizen's handbook on Human Rights"
- book : "On the Path Toward Human Rights"
Academic rank
- Assistant Professor[5]
References
- ↑ "Thai Protesters Accept Deal That Sets a November Vote". The New York Times. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ↑ "Hundreds killed in crackdown on drug use in Thailand". The Guardian. 18 February 2003. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ↑ Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007. United States Government Printing Office. 2008. p. 1001. OCLC 436879546.
- ↑ "France grants refugee status to Thai political exiles". Prachatai English.
- ↑ "Update the order of the Office of the Prime Minister No. 41/2551 dated 11 March 2008". soc.soc.go.th. Retrieved 21 August 2019.