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Pipob Thongchai (Thai: พิภพ ธงไชย) is a non-governmental organization leader who advocates a wide range of issues. He has been active since he was a college student, when he was secretary of the University Student Federation of Thailand. He is also a former member of the Council of Socio-economic Consultants of Thailand, the Committee for Democratic Advocacy of Thailand, and the Children's Foundation of Thailand.
Pipob Thongchai | |
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พิภพ ธงไชย | |
 Phiphob Thongchai in 2009 | |
| Born | 10 July 1945 Ang Thong, Thailand |
| Occupation | Non-governmental organization leader |
| Years active | 1992–2015 |
Thongchai was an early supporter of Thaksin Shinawatra and called for general support from the civil society in 2001.[1]
In February 2006, he was selected as one of the five leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), the group that launched a major campaign demanding Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra resign. The PAD supported a coup d'état by the royally-supported military on 19 September 2006.[2]
In September 2008, Thongchai advocated a state-sponsored scheme of early childhood character education and development, which would serve to indoctrinate children younger than three years in the morals and ethics of "Thainess".[3]
As of 7 October 2009, he serves as an advisor to the New Politics Party.[4]
References edit
- ^ Kitirianglarp, Kengkij; Hewison, Kevin (2009). "Social Movements and Political Opposition in Contemporary Thailand". The Pacific Review. 22 (4): 457. doi:10.1080/09512740903127978. ISSN 0951-2748.
- ^ "Bangkok Police Brace for Prolonged Protests as Rallies Resume". September 19, 2006. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- ^ "Pipob Proposes Early Childhood Development to Enhance Moral Values". September 28, 2008. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
- ^ The Nation, Sondhi elected as new leader Archived 2012-10-04 at the Wayback Machine, October 7, 2009
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