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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.
Pheu Thai bets again on loyal red-shirt base
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party's call for supporters to wear red shirts today appears to be a last-ditch effort to re-energise its traditional "red-shirt" base.
Job Expo next month to feature 600,000 openings
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Ministry of Labour will hold a major job fair next month in Bangkok offering more than 600,000 positions for all age groups in a move to promote employment for all and to prepare the country’s workforce for the future.
Thai PM to visit Vietnam this week
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will visit Vietnam on May 15-16 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with both nations set to upgrade their partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — the highest tier of diplomatic relations Vietnam offers its allies.
Banks roll out relief measures for victims
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/03/2025
» Eight state-owned banks have introduced relief measures for victims of the earthquake including debt repayment suspension and low-interest loans, says deputy government spokesman Anukul Prueksanusak.
Thai traders join halal boom
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 12/09/2022
» Muslim population growth and trust in halal-certified foods are creating new opportunities in the world's halal food market for Thai halal food traders, say exhibitors.
Thais to join halal event in Malaysia
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/09/2022
» Thais will join thousands of people at the 18th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2022 this week, an event that a Malaysian trade envoy to Thailand says is the largest of its type.
Fast-growing AWS seizes opportunity to expand in Asia
Business, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/12/2018
» Amazon Web Services Inc (AWS), provider of the world's most broadly adopted cloud platform, plans to expand its customer base in 2019, especially in enterprises, software companies and fast-growing startups in Asia-Pacific.