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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.
Asia 'can help' Ukraine's children
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/11/2023
» Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, is calling on the international community, especially Asian countries, not to turn a blind eye to what is happening in her country. She said Ukrainian children are being abducted by Russia during its full-scale invasion.
Bangkok revealed as the third-best destination for backpackers in 2023
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/04/2023
» Approximately 44 million backpacking trips are taken each year, with research estimating the average spend per trip as $4,111 (2017).
Princess inspires weavers in Lamphun
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/12/2022
» Silk and cotton weavers in Lamphun are expressing their gratitude to Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya for her dedication to preserving and developing Thai textiles in the northern province as well as improving their quality of life.
Down but not out
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/03/2021
» Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party, and tarnished democracy heroine of that country, hit the headlines on Feb 1 when she was arrested and deposed by the Myanmar military, aka Tatmadaw, in its coup.
Covid-19 hastening end to unwanted pregnancies
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/04/2020
» Koi, a 39- year-old vendor, decided to terminate her pregnancy after her family's earnings plummeted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Viral clicks that rocked the boat
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/12/2018
» In the year 2018, netizens widely used their Facebook pages and other social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest ranging from politics and crimes to social issues.
Thaksin holds out a distant hope
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/08/2018
» Deposed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is again provoking the Prayut Chan-o-cha government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) by rousing opposition among his supporters at home ahead of Thailand's first election in five years timed for early next year.
Cold Comfort
B Magazine, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/01/2018
» It was 7.30am and I queued for a much-needed coffee as commuters bustled around the city's central train station. But even though the day was well under way, the streets outside were cloaked in darkness -- for this was the depths of winter in the capital of Finland.