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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.
Aussie drug check centre a lifesaver
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/04/2023
» Southeast Asian countries particularly Thailand, where drug use remains a serious problem, should learn a lesson and apply a drug checking service model from Australia following the launch of its first fixed-site health and drug checking service -- CanTEST -- in Canberra nearly nine months ago.
Huawei banking on Thai market
Business, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/10/2019
» Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, is considering Thailand as its main market for 5G ecosystem development and use in Southeast Asia, says its senior executive.
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.