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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.
Push to reopen North Korean abduction case
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/12/2025
» A human rights group is calling on the Thai government to revive efforts to resolve the case of Anocha Panjoy, a Chiang Mai native abducted by North Korean agents in 1978.
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.
Kingdom gears up to host Bimstec summit this week
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/03/2025
» Thailand is ready to host the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) summit between April 3 and 4, says the government.
WHO keeps focus amid US cuts
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/03/2025
» The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the effects of United States budget cuts and policy changes, a senior WHO executive has said.
Three cities honoured for public health achievements at Paris summit
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/03/2025
» PARIS: Three cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries on Thursday during the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in the French capital.
Songkran road safety requires tireless effort
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/03/2025
» PARIS - The Thai government has been urged to work tirelessly to launch a new anti-drunk driving and road safety campaign for the upcoming Songkran festival next month in a bid to reduce fatalities.
Adultery law takes gender-neutral path
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/01/2025
» The cabinet has acknowledged changes of wording in the Civil and Commercial Code to create equality in compensation claims for damages resulting from an act of adultery, said deputy government spokesman Anukul Prueksanusak.
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.