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Taking note of a Bangkok institution
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/05/2017
» Most people in Bangkok have been well acquainted with Suksapanpanit stationery shop since childhood, especially when the new school term is about to start. Here parents can find pretty much every necessity before sending their kids to school -- textbooks, pencils, rubbers, school bags, notepads, school uniforms, you name it.
Where learning means fun, and fun means learning
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 30/01/2017
» Bangkok is one of those cities where finding a department store is easier than finding a library. However, among a scarcity of public libraries, TK Park is a resourceful place where parents can have their kids spend the whole day.
A King for all ages
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/10/2016
» Last Thursday was the saddest day for Thai people. It was late evening when I was driving home with my two children who were asleep in the back seat. As soon as the radio anchor announced the passing of our beloved King, tears began pouring down my face.
Back to the blackboard
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 07/10/2015
» In Thailand, while strong efforts have been made by the science and technology sector to transform research and development projects into reality, we have seen very little progress in the field of education, where plenty of studies are conducted each and every year.
A lesson for the digital age
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/03/2015
» Last month I had the chance to travel to Mae Hong Son, where I had a chance to visit the IT Valley project there.
If you start them up, they'll never stop
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 28/11/2014
» During the past few years, we have heard a lot about start-ups.
Let's talk trash
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 24/09/2014
» A few days ago, a Facebook friend of mine posted a comment that she was finding it increasingly difficult to find litter bins, a fact that was making the city dirtier. I totally disagree with this last comment, because no matter how many litter bins there are, dirty roads and surroundings seem to be a fact of life in Thailand.
Connecting with our children
News, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/07/2014
» The change in the previous government’s “One tablet per child” policy to that of the current “Smart Classroom” project sounds promising as this now means that students at any level will be able to take advantage of technology and online content, as opposed to the tablet scheme, which only awarded tablets to Prathom 1 and Mathayom 1 grade students.
Seeking inspiration in the real world
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/12/2013
» While waiting for my daughter to finish her piano class at a private music school, a couple of parents accompanied their teenage son to apply for a music course. I didn't mean to pry, but what prompted me to glance at them was when I overheard the mother tell the school official: "I wouldn't just like my son just have a talent, I want him to be popular."
Giving kids a sporting chance
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/09/2013
» The women's volleyball match this past weekend has been the cause of much happiness and pride for many Thai people.