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Bangkok's Leap into Lifelong Learning for All
Published on 02/04/2024
» Bangkok unveils its vision for multidimensional learning to transform into a learning city accessible everywhere and at all times for everyone.
Bigger and better
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/03/2024
» Thailand is buzzing with anticipation as it gears up for the 52nd National Book Fair and the 22nd Bangkok International Book Fair, scheduled to begin tomorrow at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Running until April 8, the fair promises an array of literary treasures, with over one million books sprawled across an expansive exhibition area exceeding 20,000m².
Breaking the cycle
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/03/2024
» 'Our mission is to break the cycle of despair," says Chanya Suebpetch, one of the members of a team of social workers at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. The 37-year-old works in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Pediatrics. Chanya's work is therefore focused strongly on supporting vulnerable children.
'Kidz Village' Fosters Nature-Based Learning for Children
Published on 21/02/2024
» In today's fast-paced world, parents are increasingly concerned about how best to prepare their children for the future while ensuring their well-being. "Kidz Village International Kindergarten," an early learning centre offering an English curriculum designed for young learners, addresses these concerns. The school is dedicated to leveraging the natural environment as a powerful educational tool, enabling children to experience real-world learning. This approach helps students grasp the natural cycle and fosters a deep understanding of their environment. The school's philosophy aims to lay the groundwork for students to grow into environmentally responsible adults, captured by the motto, 'Happy learning in a natural environment supports children to become lifelong learners.'
The Mall unveils CoComelon playland
Life, Published on 10/01/2024
» The CoComelon inflatable playland has been unveiled in Thailand for the first time at M Grand Hall, ground floor of The Mall Bangkapi, until Sunday, before it moves to entertain kids at The Mall Bangkae from Jan 18-28.
Why are so many young Chinese people depressed?
Oped, Published on 04/01/2024
» China's high youth unemployment rate and increasingly disillusioned young people -- many of whom are "giving up" on work -- have attracted much attention from media outlets and Chinese policymakers. The narrative is to associate the problem with the country's recent growth slowdown. In fact, the issue goes much deeper.
An Oregon project helping youths
News, Published on 02/01/2024
» Last year saw a stream of dismal headlines about kids' mental health. Children and teens in the US are struggling with higher levels of depression and anxiety. Rates of suicides and eating disorders are on the rise. But now there's reason to be hopeful: an ambitious experiment in Oregon could point the way to a novel solution.
Make a gift of child welfare
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2023
» As the holiday season unfolds, with Christmas tomorrow, followed by New Year's Day next Monday, and Children's Day around the corner on Jan 13, let's consider a gift that will last a lifetime and improve the quality of life for children in Thailand.
Teachers 'key' to social skill growth
Oped, Published on 05/10/2023
» Let us take a moment to reflect on this year's World Teachers' Day theme, "The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage". This shortage is not a new phenomenon. Most of us working in the education sector know this all too well.
An alarming rise in childhood obesity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/10/2023
» According to the Ministry of Public Health, the number of obese children in Thailand has increased as of February this year. Around 13% of children aged between six and 14 fall victim to obesity while an estimated 13% of adolescents aged 15 to 18 suffer from the disease. Meanwhile, the percentage of obese children has risen from 4-5% to 9-10% for those below the age of five.