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Education anchors Thai Kao Mai policy
Published on 07/02/2026
» Thai Kao Mai Party leader Suchatvee Suwansawat entered politics following a career rooted in academia, with education reform at the centre of his political agenda.
Rethinking global health finance
Oped, Published on 06/02/2026
» For the past half-century, the economics of global health were straightforward. Under the so-called "grant-based" approach, rich countries donate to poor countries, which use the funds to meet their populations' health needs. Success was measured by services provided or lives saved, rather than by balance sheets. While this model was far from perfect, the latest approach replacing it -- focused on using tools like guarantees and blended finance to crowd in private capital -- threatens to produce even worse outcomes.
AIT and MIT convene regional policy workshop on data-driven energy transition in Asia
Published on 05/02/2026
» Bangkok, Thailand, Jan 29, 2026 - The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), in partnership with the MIT Management ASEAN Office, convened a high-level policy workshop in Bangkok on Jan 28 to advance the use of energy–climate modelling and strategic foresight in shaping public decision-making across Asia.
‘Study in India Expo’ — Top Indian schools & universities in Bangkok for Thai & Thai-Indian students
Published on 03/02/2026
» AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd (India) proudly announces the return of the Study in India Expo and Indian Boarding Schools Expo to Bangkok, marking its 16th consecutive year in Thailand. The highly anticipated education fair will be held on Feb 7 and 8, 2026, at the prestigious Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC).
US university killer's mystery motive sought after suicide
AFP, Published on 20/12/2025
» NEW YORK - Claudio Neves Valente came to the United States as an ambitious physics student at Brown University, but ended his life while hiding from police after killing two students at the Ivy League institution as well as an MIT professor.
Trump closes another door to immigrants after university shooting
Published on 19/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has halted the US green card lottery programme, which it said was used by the suspect in the Brown University shooting and the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.
Chula, Industry Leaders Launch Future-Ready LGO Programme
Published on 25/11/2025
» In a significant milestone for Thailand’s higher education system, Chulalongkorn University has signed an MOU with five founding partners — Bangkok Bank, SCG, Indorama Ventures, Banpu and True Corporation — to advance the Chula Leaders for Global Operations (Chula LGO) programme, developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Leaders for Global Operations (MIT LGO). The initiative aims to cultivate innovative future leaders capable of driving industrial transformation and supporting a sustainable economy. Applications are open until 28 February 2026 at chulalgo.com.
Krungthai, Crimson Guide Path to Global Universities
Published on 24/11/2025
» “Investment in education” remains a cornerstone strategy for Thailand’s high-net-worth families. Crimson Education, a leading global university admissions consultancy, reports that Thai parents increasingly recognise the value of building their children’s “educational capital”, viewing access to world-class institutions as a high-return, long-term investment in their family’s future.
SCG Embraces Inclusive Green Growth for a Sustainable Future
Published on 19/11/2025
» In an era of global uncertainty, businesses are under pressure to remain competitive while addressing climate change and social challenges. Siam Cement Group (SCG), one of Thailand’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, is positioning itself as a pioneer in turning these challenges into opportunities through its bold “Passion for Inclusive Green Growth” strategy.
Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.