Note: this event takes place at 4:00 PM PST.

This talk examines the visual communication that intersects the younger generation of Thais who reimagine ways to express their political opinions and define the relationship they would like to have with politicians and the state. When the media landscape has shifted to networked communication technology and the gig industry encourages us to share everything online, the young introduce and share their opinions, including critical political views in the digital terrain. These expressions can be seen in the forms of cultural practices such as selfies, hashtags, and events. This talk examines the visual forms of these political expressions, analyzing the changing dynamic of Thai young people, their emerging political opinions with hashtags, and their enthusiasm to reimagine the ways to practice citizenship.

The speaker, Penchan Phoborisut, teaches journalism and digital communication technology at CSU Fullerton.

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