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Oh my God!
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 09/05/2010
» In the Obituaries column of the stalwart Tribune newspaper this week, we learn of an elderly gentleman who finally shook off his mortal made-in-California coil. The very first paragraph reads thus: "Maynard Oscar Kirkland, 90, entered heavens gates in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 27, 2010."
Sipa candidates present their visions
Database, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/05/2010
» Having been in a vacuum for nearly half a year as the organisation lacks a head, the Software Industry Promotion Agency (Sipa) is supposed to appoint its new president by this month.
More than just kicking around
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 04/05/2010
» After over an hour of intense competition, "Team-KMUTT", representing King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), snatched first place at the inaugural "Thailand Humanoid Robot Soccer Championship". The team won a 200,000-baht cash prize and will be representing Thailand at the RoboCup Soccer Humanoid League, which is part of RoboCup 2010, in Singapore in June.
Studying abroad? Take a look at Malaysia
Mylife, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 22/04/2010
» When the opportunity to study abroad comes along, the majority of Thai students usually aim for the US or Europe.
Cisco centre aimed at academics
Database, Don Sambandaraksa, Published on 21/04/2010
» Cisco has launched the Cisco Technology Briefing Centre in conjunction with Thailand Science Park aimed at helping academics and SMEs adopt information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve processes, productivity, competitiveness and reduce operational costs.
Enhancing the quality of higher education
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 20/04/2010
» The Asia-Pacific Quality Network had its conference and annual general meeting in Bangkok recently, at which members discussed the advancement of quality assurance in higher education throughout Asia and the Pacific region.
IT associations send letter to Sipa board
Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/04/2010
» Seven IT associations have submitted a letter concerning the selection process of the new Sipa director and asked for greater participation as stakeholders in the industry. Meanwhile an industry source said there are seven candidates competing to be the new Sipa director.
Vague on the specifics
Database, Published on 07/04/2010
» The new, improved Magnificent Seven promised there will be third-generation phone service in Thailand by next year - or so; new National Telecommunications Commission member Suranant Wongwittayakamchorn pointed out that all he and six colleagues have to do is (1) hold the 3G auction and (2) hold back political interference; after all, he said, it is important that the NTC must be independent, even if the Office of the Attorney-General and the Lawyers Association of Thailand agree that the NTC doesn't even have authority to handle the 3G auction before the first National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Board is set up.
Aiming for quality
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 06/04/2010
» Last month, the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN), in collaboration with the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Onesqa), the Office of the Higher Education Commission (Ohec) and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Regional Centre for Higher Education and Development (Seameo Rihed), hosted the 2010 APQN Conference and Annual General Meeting in Bangkok.