Dr. Peerapat Chokesuwattanaskul
Managing Partner, VA Partners Co. Ltd. / Assistant Professor & Lecturer in Law and Economics, Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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biography
DR. PEERAPAT CHOKESUWATTANASKUL is a distinguished legal scholar, economist, and advisor specializing in competition law, data protection, and AI governance. He combines extensive academic credentials with practical expertise in digital economy regulation, making him uniquely qualified to address the complex challenges at the intersection of technology, law, and economic development.
As Assistant Professor of Law at Chulalongkorn University and Head of AI Governance at Chula.AI, Dr. Peerapat leads cutting-edge research on emerging legal frameworks for digital innovation. His current position as Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand allows him to influence national policy on digital transformation and economic integration across ASEAN.
Dr. Peerapat holds a Ph.D. in Development Economics from the University of Cambridge, where his research examined export cartels and economic development under the supervision of renowned economist Professor Ha-Joon Chang. His academic foundation is further strengthened by a Doctor of Business Administration degree and multiple academic qualifications in law, economics, and mathematics.
His expertise spans multiple domains relevant to digital economy governance. As Managing Partner at VA Partners and CEO of LegalInfo Co. Ltd., he advises public and private sector clients on complex regulatory issues in rapidly evolving digital markets. Prior to his current roles, Dr. Peerapat served as a Data Scientist at Agoda.com, where he worked on pricing optimization, Bayesian experiments, and algorithmic bidding systems—providing him with practical insight into the technologies driving digital transformation.
Dr. Peerapat’s thought leadership is evident in his extensive publication record, including co-authoring “Thailand Artificial Intelligence Guidelines 1.0” and “Thailand Data Protection Guideline 3.0.” His recent research focuses on AI governance in healthcare and insurance, tokenization regulations, and applying data science to legal impact assessment. His chapter on “The Nexus between Competition Law and Personal Data Protection Laws: Thailand’s Perspective” in The Digital Economy and Competition Law in Asia demonstrates his nuanced understanding of regional regulatory frameworks.
As a recognized expert in ASEAN competition policy, Dr. Peerapat serves as Country Expert for both OECD and ASEAN in competition matters and has contributed to developing guidance documents for ASEAN Competition Law. His experience negotiating FTAs with EFTA and EU in Competition and Government Procurement chapters further underscores his international expertise.
Dr. Peerapat’s innovative application of machine learning to legal analysis—including predictive models for court verdicts and corruption cases—exemplifies his commitment to leveraging technology for improved governance and access to justice.
His multidisciplinary background across law, economics, data science, and public policy, combined with his extensive teaching experience at prestigious institutions across Thailand, the UK, and Canada, positions Dr. Peerapat as an authoritative voice on digital economy regulation and cross-border data governance in the ASEAN region.