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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.
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.
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.
Improvised explosives found in border area
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/12/2025
» The 2nd Army Area on Sunday announced the seizure of an improvised explosive device (IED) found in a military area along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Flood committee 'not needed'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/12/2025
» Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, party‑list MP and head of the People's Party (PP), has issued an open letter to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul criticising the government's decision to form a committee to draw lessons from the recent flooding, arguing the move is inappropriate.
Army rejects Cambodia’s version of Sa Kaeo incident
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has rejected claims by Cambodia regarding a recent border incident in Sa Kaeo province, accusing Phnom Penh of distorting facts and violating Thailand’s sovereignty.
Press groups warn over frontline coverage
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 25/07/2025
» Three media professional organisations yesterday issued a joint statement expressing concern for the safety of journalists covering the Thai-Cambodian conflict in high-risk areas following Cambodian attacks that left at least 11 people dead and dozens injured.
PM set to push transport megaprojects
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 28/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is pushing for transport megaprojects in the Northeast to coincide with a mobile cabinet meeting in Nakhon Phanom on Tuesday.
Tourism surges for Songkran
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/04/2025
» Thailand has welcomed around 10.7 million international tourists so far this year, with a surge of more than 666,000 people visiting during the Songkran festival alone, the government said on Tuesday.
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.