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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.
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.
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.
Region 'must tackle ageing population'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/09/2024
» Bali - Governments of Asia-Pacific countries are being urged to come up with plans to cope with their rapidly ageing populations, as older people are expected to comprise nearly 20% of the regional population by 2050.
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.
Curbing urban hazards
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 17/03/2024
» Cape Town: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) are promoting walking and cycling as an alternative to using cars on six roads in the Bamrung Muang area of Phra Nakhon district.
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.
Asia pursues goal of lifelong learning curve
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/11/2022
» SINGAPORE: Thai universities are being urged to work with the Unesco Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) to promote lifelong learning programmes in the country.