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When voters look beyond credentials
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/02/2026
» Many observers of Thai politics may be wondering why the following individual of such distinguished standing failed to secure a seat in parliament in the Feb 8 election. He holds the title of professor and earned a doctoral degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the world's most renowned universities. He previously contested the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, securing more than 250,000 votes. He has also achieved notable academic success and served as president of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang. With credentials such as these, his electoral defeat has come as a surprise to many.
Time to restart peace talks in the far South
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/01/2026
» The series of coordinated bomb attacks at 11 PTT petrol stations in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat in the early hours of Sunday is a warning sign that southern unrest is enduring and can flare up at any moment.
All is quiet on Cambodia border front
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/01/2026
» No exchanges of heavy weapons or direct confrontations were reported between Monday and yesterday morning, despite the expiry of a 72-hour ceasefire, says the Second Army Region.
TMAC condemns Cambodia mine use
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/12/2025
» The Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC) has condemned what it described as repeated violations by Cambodia of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, also known as the Ottawa Convention, following another landmine incident on Monday that seriously injured a Thai soldier along the Thai–Cambodian border.
Improvised explosives found in border area
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/12/2025
» The 2nd Army Area on Sunday announced the seizure of an improvised explosive device (IED) found in a military area along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Flood committee 'not needed'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/12/2025
» Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, party‑list MP and head of the People's Party (PP), has issued an open letter to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul criticising the government's decision to form a committee to draw lessons from the recent flooding, arguing the move is inappropriate.
Overcoming that temptation to light up
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/11/2025
» A Malaysian survivor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has shared his experience of his decades-long struggle with smoking cigarettes and the health scare that finally convinced him to quit.
No entertainment event ban, Anutin says
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 26/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government has imposed no ban on private celebrations or entertainment events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, despite media reports.
Time for Asean to tackle scam gangs head-on
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/10/2025
» The death of a South Korean student, reportedly lured to Cambodia by a scam gang, should be a wake-up call for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to push for more collaboration in tackling such vicious crimes.
Peace in deep South demands more than guns
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/10/2025
» The southern insurgency has been a conundrum for all governments.