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Saowanee T. Alexander

Saowanee T. Alexander is an Assistant Professor of Sociolinguistics at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Ubon Ratchathani University.
Opinion

“Let it end in our generation”: Some reflections on the Car Mob and pro-democracy movement in Isaan

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

In a time of political dissent, people in the Northeast have turned to unique ways of protesting. From July to August 2021, people all over Isaan participated in over 40 Car Mobs, a new way to protest–from the safety of one’s car. In her latest contribution, Saowanee T. Alexander underscores how Car Mobs have embodied the hopes and dreams of the pro-democracy movement in the Northeast.

Opinion

The “disobedient” Northeast returns: the case of “Run Against Dictatorship” in Ubon Ratchathani

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

The military-dominated government has enjoyed a free ride so far, running roughshod over people’s rights and issuing threats when challenged. But last month, the regime got a wake-up call. Saowanee T. Alexander reflects on the Run Against Dictatorship events that erupted throughout the Northeast last month.

Opinion

On Thailand’s 2019 election: The Isaan Red Shirts have returned, but where is Godot?

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Many in Thai society have been waiting for an election which, like Godot, never seems to arrive. The military junta has scheduled the election many times, only to delay it again and again. Yesterday, it was made official: Elections have been called for 24 March. Will Godot finally arrive?

Opinion

Dazed and Confused with mixed results in Ubon Ratchathani’s referendum vote

September 10, 2016August 16, 2017

Saowanee T. Alexander takes a closer look at the results of the constitution referendum in Ubon Ratchathani Province.

Opinion

Ubon Ratchathani red shirt prisoners and the holy man rebels: Some notes on inferences

March 22, 2016August 16, 2017

Saowanee T. Alexander comments on the case of Ubon Ratchathani Red Shirt leader Phichet Thabutda, who was sentenced to 33 years in prison.

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