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The buffalo knows
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 15/06/2010
» 'Pat, pat, pat," a trainee-farmer called out, directing his buffalo to turn right. Harnessed with a traditional rope, yoke and plough, the buffalo dutifully turned right without the slightest hesitation and continued ploughing.
Bayer and friends teach conservation
Learningpost, Published on 03/06/2010
» On a Saturday afternoon, a line of green-clad student naturalists walked under a scorching sun between a sugar cane field and a forest. They were headed to Khao Pasang community forest, which serves as a buffer between the cultivated land in Mae Poen district and the reserved forests of Mae Wong National Park, in Nakhon Sawan province. The district is about 300km north of Bangkok.
Bayer and friends teach conservation
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 01/06/2010
» On a Saturday afternoon, a line of green-clad student naturalists walked under a scorching sun between a sugar cane field and a forest. They were headed to Khao Pasang community forest, which serves as a buffer between the cultivated land in Mae Poen district and the reserved forests of Mae Wong National Park, in Nakhon Sawan province. The district is about 300km north of Bangkok.
Forging business leaders
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 23/03/2010
» Even with a great deal of knowledge, without leadership and entrepreneurial skills, business students will not be sufficiently prepared to become leaders in their chosen field.
Painting a masterstroke for students
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 09/02/2010
» Reeya Nalenkaew is very excited over his forthcoming participation in a national painting contest in Bangkok. He has been dedicating at least two hours a day for months preparing to compete in this competition.
Australia boosts Thai scholars
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 09/02/2010
» Once again, the Australian government, through its education arm AEI (Australian Education International), has awarded Thai academics and professionals with multiple scholarships, valued at about 60 million baht, under its Endeavour Awards programme. The 19 recipients were honoured on Jan 21 at a reception presided over by the Australian ambassador to Thailand, Paul Grigson.
Students struggle amid economic strife
Learningpost, Published on 09/02/2010
» Since the economic crisis hit in 2008, many students have reported hardships, including an inability to repay their student loans and deep concerns over their future after graduation.