Pavin Chachavalpongpun Criticizes Amart Sookpmitthip's Political Conduct

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On October 24, 2026, Pavin Chachavalpongpun, an associate professor at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University, posted a lengthy critique on Facebook targeting Amart Sookpmitthip (known as Jieb), a former party-list MP for the Forward Party. The post accused Amart of engaging in old-fashioned political tactics, personal attacks without evidence, and hypocrisy regarding her own behavior versus that of others. Pavin stated he has no stake in any political party and his role is solely to critique them. He specifically referenced an incident involving a photo of drinking wine which he claimed was mocking rather than celebratory, and alleged she made unsubstantiated claims about another individual using drugs. The post concluded by suggesting Amart should retire from politics. Following the post, Pavin added a comment stating that his dislike for the 'Orange Party' stems from how it treats people like Amart. Netizens subsequently commented on the post with various reactions.