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Thais can learn a lot from Finland where teaching is revered
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 19/10/2015
» While most Thai students turn their noses up at the idea of being a teacher, the profession rates as one of the most popular career choices for Finnish students.
TIP report rating boost 'likely in 2016'
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/10/2015
» Thailand expects a better rating in the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report next year as the United States acknowledges the country is doing its utmost to address the problem, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said on Friday.
US praises Thai trafficking fight
Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/10/2015
» A top anti-human trafficking official from the United States has acknowledged Thailand's serious efforts against trafficking and assured that Washington plans no sanctions against the country.
US reaffirms call for swift return to democracy
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/10/2015
» The new US ambassador to Thailand has pledged to move forward with all aspects of existing bilateral cooperation but reaffirmed a call for democracy to be restored as soon as possible under the roadmap.
TPP pros and cons due next week
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 14/10/2015
» State agencies will report to the cabinet on the pros and cons of joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) next week.
Regime irked over Europe rights rebuke
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/10/2015
» Thailand has expressed disappointment with a recent European Parliament resolution that urges Thai authorities to address what it says is a deteriorating human rights situation in the country.
Govt okays two extra holidays
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 07/10/2015
» The cabinet yesterday approved two extra government holidays in mid-2016 to allow two long holiday weekends and boost domestic tourism, Tourism and Transport Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said.
Myanmar prepares to sign peace deal
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 30/09/2015
» Myanmar's peace agreement with armed rebel groups, expected to be signed next month, will improve border security with Thailand and strengthen economic ties between the two countries, says Euro-Burma Office (EBO) executive director Harn Yawnghwe.
New fishing law 'lacks public input'
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 29/09/2015
» The amended law that regulates the fishing industry lacks input from the people it affects, a seminar heard.
Nasa grants access to climate data trove
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 01/09/2015
» Lower Mekong countries, including Thailand, will be able to take advantage of highly sophisticated Nasa information, such as satellite imagery, to help them cope with natural disasters under a project launched yesterday.