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Income gap in major parties' crosshairs
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/03/2019
» With 11 days to the general election, and only three days until advance voting on March 17, six key parties have vowed to narrow the income gap and curb corruption.
KMUTNB to close during hot season
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 27/12/2018
» Starting from next year, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) will revert its academic timetable back to the old system which keeps Thai universities closed during the hot season in April and May.
Automobile workforce set for upgrade at new TU campus
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/05/2016
» Thammasat University (TU) and Siam Motors Group (SMG) have joined forces to develop the automotive industry workforce and help ease qualified labour shortages so Thailand can continue to be regarded as the "Detroit of Asia" for years to come.
Demand for internationalunis 'to rise'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 24/04/2016
» The number of Thai students enrolled in local international universities is expected to increase sharply in the next five years, as students look to equip themselves with the skills needed to compete with the regional workforce, according to an academic organisation.
Ex-WTO chief decries Thai education
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 03/03/2016
» A former World Trade Organisation (WTO) chief has expressed serious concerns about the country's education system, saying it needs immediate reform.
Thais fear AC English barrier
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/01/2016
» The launch of the Asean Community (AC) on Thursday, and the integration of regional economies through the free movement of skilled labour in an English-mediated environment, has prompted fears among Thais, who worry their English competency is not up to par to compete in the labour market.
English test to pose hurdle for undergraduates
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/10/2015
» University students nationwide will be required to sit an English test to receive their bachelor’s degrees under a proposal from the Education Ministry.
Thai history book keeps eye on both future, past
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 23/10/2015
» The Ministry of Culture promises Thais will learn more about their history from a book it has launched, The Thai History.
Top universities fall in world rankings
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/09/2015
» Thailand's top universities have dropped in the rankings on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) list of top tertiary educational institutions worldwide compared to last year.
Trade student swaps to plug skills gap
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 27/08/2015
» The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) plans to form a consortium to create an exchange programme for vocational education students in the region by this October.