KRITTAPAS CHEDJAROENRAT (GARET)
Bangkok-based political communicator, editor, and civic organiser focused on democracy, human rights, public narrative, and culture across Thai and international networks.
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Selected Experience, Advocacy & Public Work
Selected Experience, Advocacy & Public Work
Experience
Experience
BATURU Co., Ltd. (BATURU Incubator Space, Bangkok)
Project Manager
March 2026 – Present
BATURU Incubator Space
Bangkok, Thailand
Cultural organisation working with international networks for gender related human rights
BATURU Incubator Space
Bangkok, Thailand
Cultural organisation working with international networks for gender related human rights
BATURU is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to advancing democracy, equality, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights through the power of creative media.
Established in 2013, we believe that film, comics, and the arts are profound catalysts for challenging outdated gender norms and dismantling socially constructed barriers. To drive this change, BATURU provides a global platform for filmmakers and artists to showcase works that highlight the discrimination faced by women and the LGBTQ+ community from a diverse range of perspectives.
Supported by UN Women and various international embassies, our mission is rooted in action. We host festivals, exhibitions, and forums that elevate the visibility of gender equality issues. By merging art with advocacy, these events foster public understanding, spark critical dialogue, and invigorate the global movement for equal rights.
The Unlock
Editor-in-Chief
January 2025 – Present
The Unlock
Bangkok, Thailand
Youth media initiative running with student networks across the country
(Link: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnlock.th/)
The Unlock is a student-run media platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of local communities and exploring academic and social issues through a youth-centred lens. Our mission is to advance critical ideas and elevate civic discourse. Originally rooted in the Sam Yan neighbourhood and Chulalongkorn University, the outlet champions civic engagement and grassroots storytelling as vital tools for broader democratic transformation. They have also expanded their reach and network across major campuses, including Thammasat University and Kasetsart University.
The Unlock aims to amplify local voices, underrepresented perspectives, and critical ideas. Krittapas leads editorial direction, story development, standards, and team coordination.
The People's Party (formerly Move Forward Party)
Campaigner
September 2023 – February 2026Secretary to the Spokesperson Team
September 2023 – February 2026
The People’s Party (formerly Move Forward Party)
Bangkok, Thailand
The most progressive in the Thai Parliament and the centre-left party in Thailand
(Link: https://peoplesparty.or.th/)
The People’s Party (formerly Move Forward Party)
Bangkok, Thailand
The most progressive in the Thai Parliament and the centre-left party in Thailand
(Link: https://peoplesparty.or.th/)
The People’s Party is the main and largest opposition political party and social democratic party in Thailand’s House of Representatives, holding 143 parliamentary seats. Committed to transforming Thailand into a more democratic, just, and equal society, the party has proposed over 100 legislative drafts to Parliament, championing structural reform, human rights, and transparency.
Sam Yan Press
Executive Editor
July 2022 – February 2023Managing Editor
June 2021 – June 2022, February 2023 – June 2023Project Director for Welcoming the Rainbow
March 2022 – July 2023
Sam Yan Press (Nisit Sam Yan Co., Ltd.)
Sam Yan Press (Nisit Sam Yan Co., Ltd.)
Bangkok, Thailand
Student-led Social Enterprise / Independent Publishing House
(Link: https://samyanpress.org)
Sam Yan Press is a student-founded progressive publishing and social enterprise based in Sam Yan, Bangkok. Originally focused on translating and producing works that promote democracy and critical thought, it has since evolved into a platform for youth engagement, political advocacy, and community empowerment. The press operates with a small team of 3–4 committed members who oversee publishing, outreach, and project development.
Key Responsibilities & Contributions:
Oversaw the production process of original and translated books, from editorial planning to publication and distribution.
Coordinated with NGOs, civil society organizations, and international funders to support project financing and advocacy initiatives.
Led cross-functional teams in developing youth-centered activism campaigns focused on local community, gender equality, and human rights.
Designed and executed digital content strategies to align with progressive political and social goals.
Mentored student and youth contributors in writing, activism, and media production.
Project: Welcoming the Rainbow
(Link: https://samyanpress.org/projects/welcomingtherainbow/)
Welcoming the Rainbow is Sam Yan Press’s LGBTQIA+ advocacy initiative, adapted from the original project by Bhante Akāliko Bhikkhu, an Australian Theravāda monk who launched the effort to build inclusive spaces for queer individuals within the Buddhist community.
Led the translation, editing, and publishing of the Thai edition of the Welcoming the Rainbow handbook, aimed at fostering inclusivity in Thai Buddhist spaces.
Promoted intersectional dialogue between gender identity, faith, and human rights through events and online campaigns.
Collaborated closely with Bhante Akāliko and international partners to uphold the shared mission of making religious and spiritual communities safer for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Social Research Institute of Chulalongkorn University
Research Assistant, Human Security and Equity Unit (HuSE) (Internship)
June – August 2022
Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University
Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University
Research Assistant, Human Security and Equity Unit (HuSE)
Bangkok, Thailand
The Human Security and Equity Unit (HuSE) is part of Chulalongkorn University's Social Research Institute. It focuses on researching humanitarian conditions, social inequalities, and policy solutions aimed at reducing income disparities and improving quality of life in Thailand.
Key Responsibilities & Contributions:
Conducted field research and in-depth interviews to collect primary data on community well-being and economic inequality.
Assisted in conceptualising and synthesising research findings into clear, actionable reports.
Supported the evaluation of human security conditions in vulnerable communities, focusing on access to basic income, services, and quality of life.
Contributed to the development of policy recommendations addressing structural inequality and social justice issues.
Education
Education
Chulalongkorn University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (International Relations)
June 2019 – May 2023
The Second Class Honour
Major in International Relations, Minor in the Chinese Language
Network and Civil Society Engagement
Network and Civil Society Engagement
Amnesty International Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Amnesty International Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Amnesty International Thailand is part of the global Amnesty International movement, working to promote and protect human rights both domestically and internationally. The organisation engages in advocacy campaigns, public mobilisation, youth empowerment, and policy dialogue to ensure justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Key Responsibilities & Contributions:
Served as the Youth Representative on the Board of Directors, contributing youth perspectives to strategic discussions and organisational planning.
Led brainstorming sessions on human rights campaigns contextualised to Thai society and political dynamics.
Actively engaged in social movements to raise public awareness and advance human rights discourse in Thailand.
Expanded youth and student networks, particularly within university communities, to foster grassroots advocacy.
Empowered young people to speak out and advocate for human rights in their own local and institutional contexts.
Key Achievement:
Successfully expanded the youth human rights network to two additional universities, establishing new platforms for student-led advocacy and amplifying local voices in the national conversation on human rights.
The Political Science Student Union of Chulalongkorn University
President
June 2022 – May 2023Vice President for Internal Affairs
June 2021 – May 2022Vice President for the University Affairs
June 2020 – May 2021
Political Science Student Union, Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand
Political Science Student Union, Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand
The Political Science Student Union is the official representative body for all students within the Faculty of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University. The vision in my term, the Union promotes student rights, fosters political awareness, and serves as a platform for activism, civic engagement, and community-building. Comprising 130 active staff members, the Union shares a vision of advancing democracy and transforming the university into a space for freedom of thought and inclusive dialogue.
Key Responsibilities & Contributions:
Led the Union in executing a progressive agenda focused on student rights, academic freedom, and social justice.
Actively countered restrictive university policies and engaged in policy dialogue with university administrators.
Mobilised student participation in Thailand’s broader democratic movement, connecting campus activism with national issues.
Oversaw the planning, execution, and evaluation of all Union initiatives, including budget management, team coordination, and interdepartmental operations.
Fostered inclusive student engagement and developed new platforms for dialogue, learning, and grassroots activism.
Key Achievements:
Significantly increased student engagement in national politics, empowering students to voice opinions and take action.
Successfully brought public and student's attention to issues of gentrification and displacement affecting local communities around the campus, and other social issues such as the outdated university's dress code rules.
Transformed the Union into a more activist and democratic body, expanding its influence beyond campus.
Other Engagements
Assembly for Human Rights of Chulalongkorn University
Founder and Senior Advisor
(June 2023 – February 2024)Youth Coordinators for Change
Founder and Director
(December 2022 – May 2023)Write to Raise
Founder and Senior Advisor
(June – December 2022)The Student Government of Chulalongkorn University
Assistant to the President
(June 2021 – May 2022)Assembly of Singhdam
Secretary-General
(June 2020 – May 2022)
Awards
Awards
The Student Whom Contributed to Chulalongkorn University, Academic Year 2022 (2022 – 2023)
The Student Whom Contributed to Chulalongkorn University, Academic Year 2021 (2021 – 2022)
The Student Whom Contributed to Chulalongkorn University, Academic Year 2020 (2020 – 2021)
Skills
Skills
Native in Thai, Fluent in English, and Mandarin Chinese. Well-experienced in management, leadership, collaboration, facilitating, coordinating and communication. Also work competently on Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and basic graphics on Adobe Photoshop.
Contact
Contact
Email: krittapas.ch(at)icloud.com
Media Features and Interviews
ประชาไท | นิสิตจุฬาฯ ยื่นฟ้องศาลปกครอง เพิกถอนใบอนุญาตก่อสร้างคอนโดจุฬาฯ 'หมอน 33'
Voice of America | Thai Student Publisher Rejects China Businessman’s Request to Shut Down
Byline Times | Can the Milk Tea Alliance Take Its Fight Offline?
風傳媒 THE STORM MEDIA | 專訪》「中國商人」想用錢讓獨立出版社關閉 泰國總編輯：大眾應認知中國影響力嚴重性
Al Jazeera's Podcast THE TAKE | Is Thailand on the brink of another coup?
Thai PBS | 50 Voices project marking the legacy of the 14 October uprising
Invited Talks and Panels
Invited Lecturer, Digital Media and Political Communication (Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University) on 14 October 2026
Speaker, "จากควังจูถึง 50 ปี 6 ตุลา 19: ประสบการณ์จากการเข้าร่วมงานรำลึก 18 พ.ค. 2568 ที่ควังจู เกาหลีใต้" at the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the 6th October 1976 Massacre at Thammasat University on 5 October 2026
Moderator, “ก่อน”การชุมนุมจะสลาย: After the movement is over หัวข้อ “เมื่อรัฐไร้ทางออก?: จลาจลเมื่อหมดทางคุย กระสุนจริงเมื่อหมดทางออก” (Political Science Student Union of Chulalongkorn University) on 19 May 2026
Speaker, ค่ายสัมผัสรัฐศาสตร์ หัวข้อ “อุดมการณ์หลังม่านสื่อ” (Sam Yan Press and The Unlock) on 26 April 2026
Invited Lecturer, Digital Media and Political Communication (Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University) on 5 November 2025
Invited Facilitator, Samyan Heritage Walks and Activism in Chulalongkorn University Walks featured in Freshmen Welcoming Event (Student Government of Chulalongkorn University) on 20, 23 and 25 July 2025
Invited Facilitator, Samyan Heritage Walks by Netiwit, highlighting the fighting journey in Chulalongkorn University (Samyan Heritage Walks) on 8 June 2025
Invited Lecturer, Digital Media and Political Communication (Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University) on 9 October 2024
Speaker and Moderator, Fake News and Disinformation in Thailand and Taiwan (Political Science Student Union of Chulalongkorn University) on 19 May 2023
Moderator, A Road to Freedom: A Parallel Struggle and Milk Tea Alliance (Sam Yan Press) on 13 October 2022
วิทยากรรับเชิญ - ปาฐกถาพิเศษในกิจกรรม Covid-19 and Social Justice: From Imagination towards Vision งานสัมมนาวิชาการประจำปี 2565 สถาบันวิจัยสังคม จุฬาฯ วันที่ 1 กันยายน 2565
วิทยากรรับเชิญ - รนหา [พื้น] ที่ : พื้นที่ชีวิต พื้นที่เรียนรู้สำหรับนักศึกษาในมหาวิทยาลัย (กลุ่ม SAAP 24:7 มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ และร้านหนังสือ Book Re:public) วันที่ 24 มิถุนายน 2565
วิทยากรรับเชิญ - 2565 อนาคตของเยาวชนในประเทศไทย (ชมรมศึกษาสิทธิมนุษยชนและสันติภาพ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล) วันที่ 12 พฤษภาคม 2565
Other Participations
Delegate from the People's Party at Digital Comms Frontlines at D-Hub in São Paulo, Brazil (April 2025)
Delegate from the People's Party at Democracy Masterclass at D-Hub (March 2025 – February 2026)
Delegate from Move Forward Party at Progressive Campaign Insight at Australian Labor International in Penang, Malaysia (March 2024)
Participant at Facilitator Training at Semsikkha in Bangkok, Thailand (November 2022 – February 2023)
Editorial Experience
"จากจุฬาฯ สู่บางขวาง: บันทึกเดือนตุลาฯ," สุรชาติ บำรุงสุข, สำนักพิมพ์สำนักนิสิตสามย่าน, ตุลาคม 2564
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