TESTING TIMES FOR THE MASSES...About 35,000 students sit for an exam in a bid to gain direct admission to Srinakharinwirot University. The test was held at at Muang Thong Thani’s Impact Arena in Nonthaburi province. Published caption:: About 35,000 students sit for an exam in a bid to gain direct admission to Srinakharinwirot University. One of the challenges for education reform is the costly and  competitive education system that favours the wealthy. THITI WANNAMONTHA