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Time to restart peace talks in the far South
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/01/2026
» The series of coordinated bomb attacks at 11 PTT petrol stations in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat in the early hours of Sunday is a warning sign that southern unrest is enduring and can flare up at any moment.
People's Party battles shift in voter mood
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 08/01/2026
» We now find ourselves in a crunch time when voters begin to firm up their choices ahead of the Feb 8 general election. This may explain why political parties are starting to reveal their aces, floating names for key ministerial portfolios at strategic moments.
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.
Time for Asean to tackle scam gangs head-on
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/10/2025
» The death of a South Korean student, reportedly lured to Cambodia by a scam gang, should be a wake-up call for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to push for more collaboration in tackling such vicious crimes.
Five pledges will shape Anutin's time as premier
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/09/2025
» Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the flexible Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), who officially became prime minister after royal endorsement on Sunday, faces tremendous challenges as head of the national government.
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.
UN hails Thai decision to let Myanmar refugees work
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/08/2025
» The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has commended the Thai government for its decision to grant the right to work to long-term Myanmar refugees residing in Thailand.
Acting Thai PM Phumtham affirms anti-drug stance
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/07/2025
» Acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai affirmed the government's commitment to combatting the spread of narcotics in the country, before adding officials who are negligent and/or complicit in the illegal drug trade will face serious consequences.
Event to highlight Thai 'soft power'
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/07/2025
» The government is inviting the public to attend "Splash -- Soft Power Forum 2025", touted as Southeast Asia's largest soft power showcase, from Tuesday to Friday at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
Cambodia strongman Hun Sen's livestream 'breaks law'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/06/2025
» Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen's livestream broadcast on Friday amounts to interference in Thailand's internal affairs and violates international protocol, says Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Russ Jalichandra.