Pannika Wanich (Thai: พรรณิการ์ วานิช) is a Thai journalist and former politician.[1][2] Wanich previously served as spokesperson for the Future Forward Party, and as a Member of Parliament.[3][4] In September 2023, Wanich was given a lifetime ban from politics from the Supreme Court of Thailand for a breach of ethical standards, which stemmed from her association with a photo deemed disrespectful of the Thai monarchy.[5][6][7] Wanich was a journalist at Voice TV from 2011 to 2017.[8]
Pannika Wanich | |
|---|---|
พรรณิการ์ วานิช | |
 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 2019–2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Education | London School of Economics (MSc) |
References
- ^ "Ex-MP Pannika given lifetime political ban". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Talking Thai Politics: Pannika Wanich, Progressive Activist". New Books Network. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Pannika "Chor" Wanich, from a journalist to a politician | Open Agenda EP.2". nationthailand. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Pannika acquitted over decade-old Facebook posts". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Pannika banned from politics after being accused of insulting royal". nationthailand. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Thai Court Bans Progressive Politician From Political Office for Life". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Tan, Tam Mei (2023-10-02). "I will be back to haunt them, says progressive activist banned from Thai politics". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Thaksin dumps Voice TV in nod to Thailand's new media landscape". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
