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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.
Lung diseases kill yet remain overlooked
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/11/2025
» A senior representative from the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all stakeholders -- governments, clinicians, journalists and advocates -- to confront chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), in the lead-up to World COPD Day on Wednesday.
China hails Thailand as sibling at peace forum
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 12/06/2025
» International unity and cultural dialogue are crucial in paving the way for a more peaceful and unified global future, the president of the International Confucian Association (ICA) said.
Prison chiefs back off in Thaksin saga
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/05/2025
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) on Sunday denied reports it would seek a court order to revoke a Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) decision to discipline three doctors in connection with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s controversial hospital stay.
Three cities honoured for public health achievements at Paris summit
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/03/2025
» PARIS: Three cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries on Thursday during the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in the French capital.
Thai ophthalmologist receives prestigious Henry Davison Award
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 28/10/2024
» The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has awarded its highest honour, the Henry Davison Award, to Uraiwan Tinnungwattana, an ophthalmologist with the Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS), for outstanding service in improving the lives of vulnerable people.
Signs of hope amid HIV ‘second wave’
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/08/2024
» The recent spike in HIV infections among groups of young people in the Asia Pacific region is a serious concern, and countries need to invest more in prevention and intervention, says Eamonn Murphy, the UNAIDS regional director for Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe Central Asia.
Fight against Aids ‘needs more resources’
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/07/2024
» MUNICH - World leaders have pledged to help end the Aids pandemic as a public health threat by 2030, but doing so will require more resources and better protection of human rights, says Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS.
First-of-its-kind HIV cure case among scientific highlights at AIDS 2024
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/07/2024
» MUNICH - A unique HIV cure case will be among the scientific highlights of AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, which will take place in Munich, Germany, and virtually from July 22-26.
Aussie drug check centre a lifesaver
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/04/2023
» Southeast Asian countries particularly Thailand, where drug use remains a serious problem, should learn a lesson and apply a drug checking service model from Australia following the launch of its first fixed-site health and drug checking service -- CanTEST -- in Canberra nearly nine months ago.