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Teach our children how to think
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 07/09/2015
» Politics and religion may be taboo conversation subjects, but the subject of education in Thailand is always a great way to get the ball rolling. Everyone has a story to tell and everyone has an opinion to give. Not much of it is positive. The recent announcement by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) that schools are going to reduce class hours from eight hours a day to six in order to give children time for more extra-curricular activities has caused a lot more concern than praise. I don't think the quantity is going to make any difference, if the quality of teaching is not up to standard and you're not going to get quality teaching in the classroom if you can't pay teachers a reasonable salary. You pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Just to put things into perspective, according to figures from the 2015 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Switzerland is the country with the most well-paid teachers.
Winded by internet windfalls
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 13/07/2015
» I’m going to be rich! Or, to be more precise, I’m going to be rich if I believe all the e-mails that are sent to me.
Schooled on traditional values
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 16/02/2015
» My old school, Wannawit, has suddenly been thrust into the limelight after almost 70 years of existence.
What's wrong with using textbooks?
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 10/02/2014
» The end of the school year is fast approaching, and not long after that the next cycle will begin again.
Maintaining charm in the face of progress
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 22/04/2013
» I recently spent a couple of days during the Songkran break in Hua Hin. I'll take any excuse to go to Hua Hin since it feels like a second home to me.
Green with envy
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 08/04/2013
» I'm sure there are people out there who aren't aware that there is a 500-rai tract of lush green land sitting smack in the middle of the city.