Hi! I’m Garet – Krittapas Chedjaroenrat

Chulalongkorn University | International Relations Major | Executive Coordinator at Sam Yan Press | Former President, Political Science Student Union

A political campaigner at The People’s Party, Thailand’s largest opposition party, where I craft public messaging, build progressive narratives, and help communicate policy with clarity and impact. With a strong focus on political communication, I work closely with MPs and the spokesperson team to engage the public on democratic reforms.

Beyond national politics, I serve as Executive Coordinator of Sam Yan Press, a youth-led publishing and advocacy platform, and lead as the Editor-in-Chief at The Unlock, a media initiative amplifying youth and local voices. My background includes serving as President of the Political Science Student Union at Chulalongkorn University and as a Youth Representative in the Board at Amnesty International Thailand.

I’ve founded initiatives like Write to Raise, Singharatsadon, Youth Coordinators for Change (YCC), and Assembly for Human Rights of Chulalongkorn University (AHRCU) to empower youth, promote justice, human rights, and democracy, and push for progressive social change.

Interests: democracy, social movements, political strategy, human rights, global politics, International Relations, digital communication, and urban activism.

Previously Working As…

President,
Political Science Student Union of Chulalongkorn University

Managing Editor,
Sam Yan Press

Board Member,
Amnesty International Thailand

Currently Working As…

Campaigner,
The People's Party (Formerly Move Forward Party)

Executive Coordinator,
Sam Yan Press

Editor-in-Chief,
The Unlock

A Brief Account

Skills

Native in Thai, Fluent in English, and Mandarin Chinese. Well-experienced in management, leadership, collaboration, facilitating, coordinating and communication. Also work competently on Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and basic graphics on Adobe Photoshop.

Experience

The People's Party (formerly Move Forward Party)

Secretary to the Spokesperson Team
September 2023 – Present
Campaigner
September 2023 – Present

The People’s Party (formerly Move Forward Party)
Bangkok, Thailand

The People’s Party is the main and largest opposition political party and social democratic party in Thailand’s House of Representatives, holding 143 parliamentary seats. Committed to transforming Thailand into a more democratic, just, and equal society, the party has proposed over 100 legislative drafts to Parliament, championing structural reform, human rights, and transparency.

Sam Yan Press

Executive Coordinator / Project Manager
January 2025 – Present
- Editor-in-Chief to 'The Unlock'
  January 2025 – Present
Executive Editor
July 2022 – February 2023
Managing Editor
June 2021 – June 2022, February 2023 – June 2023
- Project Director to 'Welcoming the Rainbow'
  March 2022 – July 2023

Sam Yan Press (Nisit Sam Yan Co., Ltd.)

Bangkok, Thailand | Student-led Social Enterprise / Independent Publishing House

Sam Yan Press is a student-founded progressive publishing and social enterprise based in Sam Yan, Bangkok. Originally focused on translating and producing works that promote democracy and critical thought, it has since evolved into a platform for youth engagement, political advocacy, and community empowerment. The press operates with a small team of 3–4 committed members who oversee publishing, outreach, and project development.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

Oversaw the production process of original and translated books, from editorial planning to publication and distribution.
Coordinated with NGOs, civil society organizations, and international funders to support project financing and advocacy initiatives.
Led cross-functional teams in developing youth-centered activism campaigns focused on local community, gender equality, and human rights.
Designed and executed digital content strategies to align with progressive political and social goals.
Mentored student and youth contributors in writing, activism, and media production.

The Unlock

The Unlock is a student-run media platform under Sam Yan Press, dedicated to amplifying the voices of local communities and exploring academic and social issues through a youth-centred lens. Based in Sam Yan and tied closely to Chulalongkorn University, the outlet promotes civic engagement and local storytelling as tools for broader democratic transformation.

Welcoming the Rainbow

Welcoming the Rainbow is Sam Yan Press’s LGBTQIA+ advocacy initiative, adapted from the original project by Bhante Akāliko Bhikkhu, an Australian Theravāda monk who launched the effort to build inclusive spaces for queer individuals within the Buddhist community.

Led the translation, editing, and publishing of the Thai edition of the Welcoming the Rainbow handbook, aimed at fostering inclusivity in Thai Buddhist spaces.
Promoted intersectional dialogue between gender identity, faith, and human rights through events and online campaigns.
Collaborated closely with Bhante Akāliko and international partners to uphold the shared mission of making religious and spiritual communities safer for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Social Research Institute of Chulalongkorn University

Research Assistant, Human Security and Equity Unit (HuSE) (Internship)
June – August 2022

Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University

Research Assistant, Human Security and Equity Unit (HuSE)
Bangkok, Thailand

The Human Security and Equity Unit (HuSE) is part of Chulalongkorn University's Social Research Institute. It focuses on researching humanitarian conditions, social inequalities, and policy solutions aimed at reducing income disparities and improving quality of life in Thailand.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

Conducted field research and in-depth interviews to collect primary data on community well-being and economic inequality.
Assisted in conceptualising and synthesising research findings into clear, actionable reports.
Supported the evaluation of human security conditions in vulnerable communities, focusing on access to basic income, services, and quality of life.
Contributed to the development of policy recommendations addressing structural inequality and social justice issues.

Education

Chulalongkorn University

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (International Relations)
June 2019 – May 2023
The Second Class Honour, Major in International Relations, Minor in the Chinese Language

Awards

The Student Whom Contributed to the University, Academic Year 2022 (2022 – 2023)

The Student Whom Contributed to the University, Academic Year 2021 (2021 – 2022)

The Student Whom Contributed to the University, Academic Year 2020 (2020 – 2021)

Network and Civil Society Engagement

Amnesty International Thailand

Board Member (Youth Representative)
June – August 2023

Amnesty International Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand

Amnesty International Thailand is part of the global Amnesty International movement, working to promote and protect human rights both domestically and internationally. The organisation engages in advocacy campaigns, public mobilisation, youth empowerment, and policy dialogue to ensure justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

Served as the Youth Representative on the Board of Directors, contributing youth perspectives to strategic discussions and organisational planning.
Led brainstorming sessions on human rights campaigns contextualised to Thai society and political dynamics.
Actively engaged in social movements to raise public awareness and advance human rights discourse in Thailand.
Expanded youth and student networks, particularly within university communities, to foster grassroots advocacy.
Empowered young people to speak out and advocate for human rights in their own local and institutional contexts.

Key Achievement:

Successfully expanded the youth human rights network to two additional universities, establishing new platforms for student-led advocacy and amplifying local voices in the national conversation on human rights.

The Political Science Student Union of Chulalongkorn University

President
June 2022 – May 2023
Vice President for Internal Affairs
June 2021 – May 2022
Vice President for the University Affairs
June 2020 – May 2021

Political Science Student Union, Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand

The Political Science Student Union is the official representative body for all students within the Faculty of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University. The vision in my term, the Union promotes student rights, fosters political awareness, and serves as a platform for activism, civic engagement, and community-building. Comprising 130 active staff members, the Union shares a vision of advancing democracy and transforming the university into a space for freedom of thought and inclusive dialogue.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

Led the Union in executing a progressive agenda focused on student rights, academic freedom, and social justice.
Actively countered restrictive university policies and engaged in policy dialogue with university administrators.
Mobilised student participation in Thailand’s broader democratic movement, connecting campus activism with national issues.
Oversaw the planning, execution, and evaluation of all Union initiatives, including budget management, team coordination, and interdepartmental operations.
Fostered inclusive student engagement and developed new platforms for dialogue, learning, and grassroots activism.

Key Achievements:

Significantly increased student engagement in national politics, empowering students to voice opinions and take action.
Successfully brought public and student's attention to issues of gentrification and displacement affecting local communities around the campus, and other social issues such as the outdated university's dress code rules.
Transformed the Union into a more activist and democratic body, expanding its influence beyond campus.

Facilitator, Samyan Heritage Walks (Bangkok, June – July 2025)
Participant, Gwangju Democracy Forum and Asia Democracy Network (Seoul / Gwangju, May 2025)
Participant, Digital Comms Frontlines at D-Hub (São Paulo, April 2025)
Participant, Democracy Masterclass at D-Hub (March 2025 – Present)
Participant, Progressive Campaign Insight at Australian Labor International (Penang, March 2024)
Founder and Senior Advisor, Assembly for Human Rights of Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, June 2023 – February 2024)
Founder and Director, Youth Coordinators for Change (Bangkok, December 2022 – May 2023)
Participant, Facilitator Training at Semsikkha (Bangkok, November 2022 – February 2023)
Founder and Senior Advisor, Write to Raise (Bangkok, June – December 2022)
Assistant to the President, The Student Government of Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, June 2021 – May 2022)
Secretary-General, Assembly of Singhdam or the Political Science Student Assembly of Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, June 2020 – May 2022)
Participant, Assembly of Singhdam or the Political Science Student Assembly of Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, August 2019 – May 2020)