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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.
Safety measures ramped up before Chinese New Year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/02/2026
» The government has instructed local authorities across the country to ramp up safety measures ahead of the Lunar New Year festival, with a focus on preventing fires, reducing traffic accidents and curbing air pollution.
PCD on oil wreck watch
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/02/2026
» The government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
Push to reopen North Korean abduction case
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/12/2025
» A human rights group is calling on the Thai government to revive efforts to resolve the case of Anocha Panjoy, a Chiang Mai native abducted by North Korean agents in 1978.
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.
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.
Phu Makua troops are fed well: PM
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday dismissed reports which claimed that Thai soldiers stationed in Phu Makua amid the ongoing border tension with Cambodia have had to survive on meagre rations.
Heavy rain to continue until Sunday
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Thai Meteorological Department said heavy downpours are expected across Thailand until Sunday as a monsoon trough is currently passing through the upper parts of the country, bringing stormy conditions to the lower North, Northeast, East and the Central Plains.
Fake news stories in Thailand surge: Ministry of Digital Economy and Society
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 14/09/2025
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) says nearly one million fake online messages were monitored and screened by its Anti-Fake News Centre between Sept 5 and Sept 11.
Mekong Institute and AMEICC Secretariat to boost regional cooperation
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 28/08/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The Mekong Institute (MI) and the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC) Secretariat on Thursday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a cooperative framework aimed at promoting technical cooperation, capacity building and sustainable development initiatives in the Mekong Subregion and beyond.