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80-year old primary student aims high
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2017
» 80-year-old Grandma Khlong has her eyes set on first completing her primary schooling and, eventually, maybe even getting a degree.
Pongsit Kamphee's 30th anniversary concert
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/09/2017
» No matter who you were, where you came from, or what you did, all the barriers of class, education and politics were torn down last Saturday at Pongsit Kamphee's 30th anniversary concert – "30 Years Kamphee: You're My Friend".
Wanted: A Ministry of University Affairs
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/01/2017
» The Education Ministry wants to upgrade its Office of Higher Education Commission (Ohec) into a ministry to lift university standards.
Free English app aimed at vocational students
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/01/2017
» The Education Ministry is adding another free application to its Echo English series, this one, Echo English V, is aimed at vocational students.
Unruly students to go on Govt list
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/06/2016
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is making another try to stop violent students, ordering police to compile a list of students prone to threatening and brutal behaviour.
Ovec: 14,000 vocational teachers needed urgently
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/06/2016
» Many more students are enrolling in vocational schools, which is good, Ovec says, but not nearly enough teachers are being provided for them, which is bad.
Master's grads refused licenses
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/06/2016
» About 2,500 master's graduates of Bangkokthonburi University's Educational Administration programme in 2014 will not be receiving licenses because of alleged irregularities in their programme.
Section 44 solution to student violence?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/03/2016
» The Office of Vocational Education Commission (Ovec) has proposed Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha use his power under Section 44 of the interim constitution to pass tougher laws on vocational student brawls.
Jobs: Mismatches in Phuket, technology challenges elsewhere
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/01/2016
» Phuket is flooded with a surplus of university grads and badly needs a vocational workforce while advances in biotech, 3-D printing and robots could lead to layoffs elsewhere.
Asean Community challenges Thai English skills
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/01/2016
» Welcome to the AC. How's your English? For many Thais, the answer appears to be 'not good enough' and they may miss out on employment opportunities the community offers.