Wasin Praditsilp is a PhD candidate in International Communication at Macquarie University.  Prior to enrolling in PhD Wasin completed an M.A. Communication Arts & Innovation (Hons) Innovative Communication for Development at the National Institute of development Administration in Thailand and a B.A. Communication Arts (1st Class Hons, Gold medal) Public Relations, Chulalongkorn University. Wasin submitted his PhD thesis 'Crafting Soft Power in Thailand" for examination on the 19th February 2019. Wasin is very interested in community development and is someone who genuinely wants to build connections between people and has shown his commitment through volunteering in Thailand and Australia. Wasin has worked as an editor, tutor, event organiser, research assistant, conference coordinator and a music teacher.