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Education ministry budget approved
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/08/2025
» The House of Representatives approved the Ministry of Education's spending plan in the second reading, as the special session to deliberate the 2026 fiscal year budget bill continued.
Science, AI key to digital hub drive
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand should invest more in science education and research, while broadening its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to gain an advantage in its quest to become a digital hub in Southeast Asia, according to tech experts and the World Bank.
An intelligent approach to AI governance
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/06/2025
» Thailand has drafted principles for artificial intelligence (AI) legislation as it seeks to establish an AI ecosystem and widen adoption.
Education and Language Strengthen UK-Thai Strategic Partnership
Published on 27/01/2025
» Relations between Thailand and the UK have never been stronger – just last year, the UK became the first European Country to elevate its relationship with Thailand to that of a strategic partnership. People-to-people relations, including through education, arts, culture, and languages, are a core section of our bilateral Strategic Roadmap, and are the strongest tools we have for building trust and understanding and creating opportunities for further global peace and prosperity.
Starfish School Named Finalist for World’s Best School Prize in Innovation
Published on 29/10/2024
» Today, Thailand has made history as Starfish School advanced to the finals for the World's Best School Prize for Innovation 2024, organised by T4 Education in collaboration with leading global partners.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Secures Official Accreditation from Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS)
Published on 09/09/2024
» Pearson BTEC qualifications, renowned globally for their career-focused approach, have now received official accreditation from the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) making them equivalent to the Thai Higher Secondary Education level. This recognition will empower Thai BTEC students to leverage their Level 3 credentials for university admission across Thailand, offering them pathways both locally and internationally.
Mahidol University Earns AUN-QA Certification
Published on 30/07/2024
» Mahidol University is committed to enhancing the quality of its academic curriculum to meet global standards. Since 2018, the university has continuously received certification from the ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), with 40 programs earning AUN-QA certification. Notably, during the 373rd AUN-QA assessment, held from January 29 to 31, 2024, two programs at Mahidol University were rated “Six” or “Example of Best Practices” on a seven-point scale used for AUN-QA assessment.
Thailand's era of economic stagnation
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 05/07/2024
» After two decades of political instability and turmoil, it was a matter of time before the Thai economy would exhibit signs of distress and desperation. For decades, the Thai economy has proved resilient with an uncanny knack for bouncing back. But Teflon Thailand may have become a thing of the past. Headlines on the Thai economy have been heading south precipitously. Unless fundamental political reforms take place, Thailand will likely enter a period of low and plateaued growth with risks of grinding stagnation.
Tablet plan prone to risks
News, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2024
» The House of Representatives recently approved the 2025 fiscal budget bill, totalling more than 3.75 trillion baht, at its first reading. Notably, the bill aims to allocate 340.6 billion baht to the Education Ministry, making it the largest budget recipient after the Finance Ministry.
Dropout rate 'to ease soon'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 24/05/2024
» Thai students are dropping out of school in the middle of the academic year at quite a high rate, but the trend is likely to reverse soon, Education Minister Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob said yesterday.