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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.
Parit challenges function of state-run executive courses
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/12/2025
» Parit Wacharasindhu, list-MP and spokesperson for the People's Party, has questioned the value of state-run executive training courses, arguing that they have increasingly become venues for networking rather than genuine learning.
Cabinet set for Songkhla with eye on development
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/02/2025
» The government is holding its first mobile cabinet meeting of the year in Songkhla next Tuesday, focusing on the development of the southern region's east coast and the Sadao border trade gateway between Thailand and Malaysia.
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.
US 'here for Thais in time of need'
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/07/2021
» The first batch of 1.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses donated by the US is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Friday under a US government (USG) Covid-19 assistance programme. Michael Heath, Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Thailand, answered written questions, asking him about US support for Covid-19 vaccine distribution.
Jailed Thai seeks help of Laos premier
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/12/2019
» Lawyers of a Thai engineer who has been detained in a Lao detention centre for more than 13 months for causing about 1.7 million baht in damages to a Lao company's business have submitted a letter to Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, asking him to provide justice to their client.
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.