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Rankings of Thai universities dip in latest Asian survey
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/04/2025
» Top universities in Thailand have seen their rankings drop in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, which also highlight that their leading peers in Singapore and Malaysia remain ahead.
29 Partners Unite to Tackle Food Waste Nationwide
Published on 24/04/2025
» BANGKOK – 24 April 2025: A coalition of 29 government agencies, private companies, and academic institutions has pledged to strengthen Thailand’s food waste management efforts through FoodWasteHub.com, an online knowledge-sharing platform that connects local research with practical solutions to support the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy and national food waste reduction strategies.
China's post-Phd students hit record levels as global talent race heats up
Published on 18/04/2025
» China's post-Phd students hit record levels as global talent race heats upAround 400,000 postdoctoral students have trained in China over the past four decades, with annual enrolment more than tripling in 12 years amid an intensifying global talent race, according to latest figures from the Chinese government.
Thai consumer confidence hits 5-month low on tariff concerns
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2025
» Thai consumer confidence dropped for a second straight month in March to hit its lowest level in five months due to higher living costs, sluggish economic growth and concern over US trade tariffs, a survey showed on Thursday.
Nepal PM Visits AIT, Strengthens Development Ties
Published on 09/04/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand — 3 April 2025: The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) welcomed the Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli, to its campus on 3 April 2025. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Mr. Dhan Bahadur Oli, Ambassador of Nepal to Thailand, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Nepal’s longstanding ties with AIT and pledged USD 100,000 in support of its academic mission.
Unpacking hidden seismic risks
Oped, Published on 04/04/2025
» A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar on 28 March, exposing more than 37.2 million people to violent shaking and resulting in more than 3,000 deaths, some 3,900 injuries and over 300 missing. Its shockwaves reverberated far beyond Myanmar's borders, extending over 1,000km to Bangkok.
Remembering a journo like no other
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/04/2025
» Gwen Robinson was a quintessential journalist who probed for the best scoop and pried for the juiciest gossip, an old-style old hand the likes of which we are unlikely to see again. In the new contentious era of geopolitical conflict and geoeconomic tension underpinned by American economic nationalism, Robinson's journalist craft over more than four decades explaining and linking Asia and the West will be sorely missed.
Krirk University Ranked Top 100 Globally for Art
Published on 27/03/2025
» The latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject was announced on March 12th, 2025, by the international higher education research organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), revealing outstanding news for Thailand’s Krirk University. The university has been ranked in the global 51–100 range for Art and Design, earning the top position in Thailand and placing 5th in China—surpassing renowned Chinese institutions such as Tsinghua University, Tongji University, the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and Peking University.
Thai-Irish toasts to 50 years of ties
News, Published on 17/03/2025
» I am delighted to represent the Government of Ireland on a visit to Bangkok for Ireland's National Day, St Patrick's Day, as we mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Kingdom of Thailand, and celebrate the strong and growing relationship between our two countries.
Courageous rights defender
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/03/2025
» Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, 68, has been praised for her unwavering courage and efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights in the country over the past two decades. Her determination, bravery, skill and passion have inspired Thai people and communities to respect and protect equal rights for all.