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The ASEAN-Bangkok Learning Centre, College of Overseas Chinese, Walailak University Centre, is officially open!
Published on 30/06/2022
» Walailak University in collaboration with Fujian Open University, the Republic of China, marked the inception of the ASEAN-Bangkok Learning Centre, College of Overseas Chinese, Walailak University Centre, operating for educational collaboration between Thailand and China and endorsement of the “One Belt, One Road” policy among ASEAN fellows. On 28 June 2022, the opening of the centre officially commenced with an unveiling ceremony and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Sri Thammarat Meeting Room, Architecture and Design Building, 3rd Floor, Walailak University. Attendees also attended a virtual meeting at Bohou Building Auditorium, the Fujian Open University at the Guishan Campus, China.
Hatching a creative society
News, Published on 31/08/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic has forced universities to reconsider how they deliver education, with most of them forced to quickly adopt online teaching models.
Building BASE
Guru, Published on 15/06/2018
» With kind eyes and a confident smile, Jack Thomas is on a mission to make your workout the favourite part of your day. He is the founder and CEO of BASE, one of Bangkok's leading fitness studios, which was voted "Gym of the Year 2018" at the recent Fitness Best, the biggest fitness industry awards in Asia. He has a long list of qualifications, including a diploma in personal training from the UK and has been exercising his expertise in Bangkok's fitness scene since 2009. In addition to the two BASE locations in Thong Lor and Sathon, Thomas has advocated a healthy lifestyle for all through his contributions to various local and international publications. We decided to ask him a few questions about his journey, the BASE experience and for a few fitness tips.
SMEs adapt or die
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2013
» Continual change (strong baht, minimum wage hike, AEC in 2016) forces SMEs to change way they do business. Some survive, others don't.
Gemstones & Jewellery: New market strategy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/03/2012
» Low labour costs gives advantage to factories in China so Thailand must add value elsewhere: unique designs, quality certification, Chinese luxury market.
Ready for anything
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2011
» "A modern casual look for a modern ready-for-anything young lady."
ABCs of gemstones and the British Crown Jewels
Published on 06/05/2011
» The Koh-iNoor diamond? The Black Prince's Ruby? Don't know them yet? Learn also how to choose gemstones.
Beautiful paintings of plants
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/03/2011
» Making scientifically accurate pictures of plants in their natural habitat requires long training in botanical illustration.