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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.
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.
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.
Peace in deep South demands more than guns
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/10/2025
» The southern insurgency has been a conundrum for all governments.
Calls for a new PM grow
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/06/2025
» Anti-government demonstrators have vowed to ramp up their calls demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while denying accusations from the Pheu Thai Party and the People's Party that they are calling for a military coup.
Accused Thai drug kingpin sought in Myanmar
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/06/2025
» Thai authorities will visit Myanmar to seek the cooperation of their counterparts in the arrest of an alleged Thai drug kingpin and the seizure of his 1 billion baht in assets.
Activists highlight key issues
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/05/2025
» Workers and activists in Bangkok marked Labour Day on Thursday by calling for better protections and fairer treatment for employees.
Paetongtarn launches national crackdown on vapes
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/02/2025
» A one-month deadline has been set for a crackdown on illegally imported and sold vapes, particularly in areas surrounding educational institutions, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday.
Thailand cracks down on nominee businesses
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/02/2025
» Authorities have prosecuted 820 cases of nominee businesses that caused nearly 12.5 billion baht in damages, and identified over 200,000 mule accounts nationwide.
Premier to air monthly updates
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will make a national broadcast once a month to communicate her thoughts about government affairs directly to the people, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.