Open Invitation
ICAIOS-FPA Young Scholar Discussion Series
International Center for Aceh and Indian Ocean Studies (ICAIOS)
“Updates from Southern Thailand: Journalist Experiences Working in Conflict Areas”
Speaker:
Ruayrin Pedsalabkaew
Master’s degree student in South East Asian Studies, Walailak University, Thailand
Reporter, Deep South Watch Thailand
Day: Monday, May 6, 2013, 16.30-18.15
Venue: ICAIOS Seminar Room, Darussalam Banda Aceh
Abstract:
The situation in southern Thailand has gotten since the beginning of 2012. Some observers believe that the current situation in Pattani has entered protracted conflict where the intensity and quality of violence worsens. What is really happening there? Why does the intensity of violence suddenly increase since the beginning of 2012? Get a description of this situation from an independent reporter who lives in the middle of the conflict in southern Thailand.
Speaker Short Bio:
Ruayrin (Nu) Pedsalabkaew has worked on his Master’s degree in South East Asian Studies at Walailak University, Nakorn Si Thammarat since 2010. Before attending the graduate school, Nu served as a reporter and investigation journalist for various media in Thailand , such as Issra News Center, Thai Journalists Association (2005-2006), Prachatai News Bureau (2005), Southern Region Focus Newspaper (2008-2009), Khon Pak Tai Newspaper (2009), Deep South Watch (2011),
This discussion series is open for public and is free of charged. Because seats are limited, registration is recommended. Registration can be made through info@acehresearch.org or 0823 6525 5500 (mobile).
