In this episode of Anti-Authoritarian Podcast, Scot Nakagawa and Sue Hyde talk with Kunthida Rungruengkiat, a Thai academic, former Member of Parliament, and director of the Progressive Movement Foundation. Kunthida shares her insights on the resilience of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement, the challenges of opposing authoritarianism, and the power of grassroots organizing. Through her work with Future Forward, Move Forward, and the People's Party, Kunthida demonstrates how a movement rooted in innovation and inclusion can create lasting change—even under repressive conditions.
Kunthida Rungruengkiat is a Thai academic, activist, and former Member of Parliament. She served as the deputy leader of the Future Forward Party, where she championed education reform, progressive social policies, and democratization efforts. Currently, she directs the Progressive Movement Foundation, supporting pro-democracy initiatives at both national and local levels. Kunthida is a leading voice in Thai politics, advocating for systemic change, equality, and modernization.
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