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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.
Bhutanese king visits to pay tribute to Queen Mother
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/10/2025
» His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan paid solemn tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Thai-Cambodian collaboration continues in anniversary year
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/05/2025
» PHNOM PENH - Thailand and Cambodia are expanding collaboration across various sectors, including investment, tourism and culture as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
PM makes the Shinawatra name her own
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/03/2025
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, became the youngest politician, at the age of 37, and second woman following in the footsteps of her aunt Yingluck, to hold the position of premier.
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.
New anti-poverty programme announced
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/02/2024
» The Ministry of Interior is looking to establish an organisation called the Office of Sufficiency Economy Development Zone (OSEDZ), to tackle poverty and provide people with some economic stability.
Irrigation disputes spark locals' wrath
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 25/10/2021
» The state should come up with urgent plans to help residents affected by construction of irrigation projects in Nakhon Si Thammarat, a recent study argued.
'Don't give up hope' on deep South
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 26/04/2021
» A peace dialogue process between the government and Malay-Muslim dissidents to bring about peace and unity in the deep South must be fluid and ongoing, says an ex-member of the Thai negotiating team, Gen Nipat Thonglek.
Cleaning up their own back yards
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 28/03/2021
» Pathum Thani: Residents, state officials and factory operators in tambon Khu Bang Luang of Lat Lum Kaeo district in this Central Plains province are joining hands to come up with plans to tackle trash and water pollution problems in their area under the Industry Ministry's Eco-Industrial Town project.
Please help these needy kids
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 12/01/2021
» The chairwoman of the Association of Children and Youth for the Peace in the Southernmost Provinces of Thailand, Wannakanok Pohitaedaoh, is asking local and international aid sources to help children who have lost family members in the deep South insurgency, which has raged for the past 17 years.