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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.
People's Party takes aim at abandoned '100-Year Stadium' project
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/11/2025
» People's Party (PP) MP for Bangkok Rukchanok Srinork has renewed scrutiny over the long-delayed Narathiwat Provincial Sports Stadium, which has stood unfinished for 13 years and earned the local nickname the "100-Year Stadium" -- a jab suggesting it may never be completed.
Govt denies army beheading claims
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/08/2025
» The government says claims Thai troops committed brutal acts against Cambodian soldiers are false and deliberate disinformation aimed at inciting hatred and fuel bilateral tension.
Thailand's green transition: Embracing the electric vehicle wave
Life, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/09/2023
» Pinpawee Pulsawad, a 38-year-old owner of a maid services company in Saraburi province, harbours no regrets about her decision to purchase an electric car for her daily commute.
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.
CP Intertrade goes global in jasmine rice
Business, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 28/03/2019
» HONG KONG: CP Intertrade Co, CP's rice-producing subsidiary and maker of Tra Chatr (royal umbrella) jasmine rice, plans to organise more roadshows for Thai hom mali rice in Asian and European countries this year after its success at the Taste of Hong Kong international food festival.
Yala market still coming to terms with bomb attack
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/02/2018
» Thirteen days have passed since the motorcycle blast at Pimolchai fresh market in Yala's Muang district. But 54-year-old pork vendor Somporn Luijiew, who sustained serious injuries when the bomb exploded, still fears for her safety and security.
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.