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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.
TMAC condemns Cambodia mine use
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/12/2025
» The Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC) has condemned what it described as repeated violations by Cambodia of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, also known as the Ottawa Convention, following another landmine incident on Monday that seriously injured a Thai soldier along the Thai–Cambodian border.
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.
No Thais hurt in attack on Tehran as diplomats monitor situation
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/10/2024
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday announced that no Thai nationals had been affected by the recent Israel attack in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
Aussie drug check centre a lifesaver
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/04/2023
» Southeast Asian countries particularly Thailand, where drug use remains a serious problem, should learn a lesson and apply a drug checking service model from Australia following the launch of its first fixed-site health and drug checking service -- CanTEST -- in Canberra nearly nine months ago.
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.
Tension tourism
Asia focus, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 21/10/2019
» It has been a long, tense journey for people on the Korean Peninsula. Recently, some have come to believe there is light at the end of the tunnel, following summits between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump, and between Mr Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Partial ban still impedes poll debate
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/09/2018
» The regime is shutting off people from political participation in refusing to completely lift the ban on political activity. It still deprives people of their rights to have access to information about how they can engage in conversation with and join a political party and how they will benefit from its policies.
Dorm attack sets poor example
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/07/2018
» Violence is never justified as a way to deal with disputes. It can result in serious injury and even death, making dispute situations more difficult to resolve.
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.