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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.
PCD on oil wreck watch
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/02/2026
» The government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
NHRC urges more talks on plans for historic Chiang Mai weirs
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/01/2026
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned that plans to dismantle or modify three historic weirs in Chiang Mai could risk violating water and cultural rights, urging authorities to hold further public consultations before proceeding.
People's Party battles shift in voter mood
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 08/01/2026
» We now find ourselves in a crunch time when voters begin to firm up their choices ahead of the Feb 8 general election. This may explain why political parties are starting to reveal their aces, floating names for key ministerial portfolios at strategic moments.
All is quiet on Cambodia border front
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/01/2026
» No exchanges of heavy weapons or direct confrontations were reported between Monday and yesterday morning, despite the expiry of a 72-hour ceasefire, says the Second Army Region.
Overcoming that temptation to light up
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/11/2025
» A Malaysian survivor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has shared his experience of his decades-long struggle with smoking cigarettes and the health scare that finally convinced him to quit.
Lung diseases kill yet remain overlooked
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/11/2025
» A senior representative from the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all stakeholders -- governments, clinicians, journalists and advocates -- to confront chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), in the lead-up to World COPD Day on Wednesday.
No entertainment event ban, Anutin says
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 26/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government has imposed no ban on private celebrations or entertainment events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, despite media reports.
Govt warns on co-pay scheme
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/10/2025
» The government has issued a stern warning to both consumers and merchants participating in the Khon La Khrueng Plus scheme, stressing that selling or misusing the benefit without genuine transactions constitutes a criminal offence.
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.