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Teacher recruitment: Strong backgrounds in science & math
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/03/2017
» New program to attract engineering, science, tech & math people into teaching resembles US & UK programs but some concerns are raised.
English teachers: Communication focus of British training
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/03/2017
» Communication & the communicative approach focus of new 'bootcamp' approach to training Thai teachers under British Council guidance, soon to go nationwide.
Violence against women in Thailand, a survey
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/02/2017
» An alarming number of Thai women have experienced abuse, betrayal & even rape, a recent nationwide survey shows.
Will university enrolment changes bridge rich-poor gap?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2016
» One central university exam set to replace universities giving own exams (direct admissions) reducing costs for poorer students, but still too many exams.
Students to be sent to army camps
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/07/2016
» Primary school & high school students would attend army camps aimed at reducing at fighting between schools, in new program by Navy.
Prayut extends free education from 12 to 15 years
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/06/2016
» NCPO guarantees free education for 15 years, whether or not draft charter passes Aug 7 referendum.
What just happened to education in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/03/2016
» Something big happened to the Thai education system this week. Today's editorial provides historical context to help you understand the change.
Bangkok bombing: Tragic loss of life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2015
» Waraporn Changtam died instantly as she was crossing the street with her boyfriend. Bank workers & friends Pranee & Suchada had felt they needed to pray on the way home.
What's new in business news: July 9, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/07/2015
» Riverside collapse warning as Chao Phraya dries out, baht sinks to six-year low as China's stock market plunges & govt plans to upgrade workforce skills.
What's new in business news: June 19, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/06/2015
» Skilled labour shortage in tourism & vocational education, digital TV advertising revenue soars & two very strange cases of poor people losing their property.