Thailand’s Museum of Popular History and a Quest to Preserve the “Political Lives” of Ordinary Citizens

Founded in 2018, the Museum of Popular History initiated by Anon, highlights the stories of ordinary people and social movements often excluded from mainstream history. It collects protest materials like documents, t-shirts, and headbands for exhibitions and public learning. The collection is accessible to students, scholars, and activists, supporting research on Thai history, politics, and social movements, while also lending items for ongoing campaigns to promote alternative historical narratives.