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Free schooling change plan wins praise
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/04/2016
» The proposed change in the government's 12-year free education programme set to start from the pre-school level instead of Prathom 1 (Grade 1) as laid down in the draft charter should help solve a raft of problems in education, a seminar has been told.
Retro grade
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/12/2015
» Charoen Krung Road, Thailand's first road completed in 1864, was once a hub of prosperity, rich with money, culture and diversity. Now in 2015, the road that runs past the Old City, along the river all the way to Thanon Tok, has enjoyed an urban revival. Once home to expats, embassies, religious and ethnic communities and shophouses, the road and its many sois have now been enlivened by a younger vibe, from Maitri Chit Road near Yaowarat (Chinatown) to the galleries in mid-Charoen Krung.
Students aged 12-18 to get Pfizer jabs later this month
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/09/2021
» Young people aged 12-18 will begin receiving the Pfizer vaccine later this month, as long their parents give consent, according to the government.
Mackerel feast awaits at Samut Songkhram festival
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 12/12/2023
» The 2023 "Eating Pla Thu Mae Klong" festival, a gastronomic event celebrating one of Thailand's most treasured fish, is being held at Samut Songkhram Provincial Hall until Sunday.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Mathayom 3 students fail all five O-Net subjects
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/03/2017
» The results of the nationwide O-Net tests for students in the 9th grade, or Mathayom 3, for the 2016 academic year which came out on Saturday showed students failed all five subjects on average, according to the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Niets).
What's trending and happening this week ...
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/12/2016
» 1. For those who suddenly crave a tub of ice cream while couch-potatoing at home, French artisan ice cream brand Below Eleven has got you covered. Founded by French entrepreneur and long-time Bangkok resident Hervé Mouly, Below Eleven has launched an express ice cream delivery service from 3pm-10pm, seven days a week. The brand is known for its high grade and natural ingredients, with fresh cream and milk flown from Normandy, France. Must-try flavours include Tahitian Vanilla, made from 100% fresh French Tahitian vanilla beans, and their fruity sorbets, clean of all artificial flavours and colouring. Below Eleven delivers ice cream in three sizes: 85ml cup, 473ml pint and 2 litre bucket. Visit www.below11.com to order.
Long-overdue end of O-Net exams
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/01/2021
» For the past 15 years, the Ordinary National Education Test (O-Net) has been the target of criticism. Introduced to test the academic proficiency of students nationwide in 2005, it has been attacked for its failure to improve their knowledge and skills.
The sounds of Thainess
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/03/2022
» International success on the classical music stage comes with devotion and a real passion to pursue what one embraces. In the case of teen sisters Valika and Akira Trivisvavet, it was Thai culture.