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NSTDA vows to ramp up innovation for progress
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/02/2021
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is aiming to roll out more innovations this year in order to help Thailand break free from the middle-income trap.
Govt sets targets to transform learning
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/11/2020
» The Education Ministry says it aims to transform Thai education through the use of technology to ensure human capital is well-prepared for the 21st century.
'Hapybot' rolls in to protect medical staff
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 30/05/2020
» Mahidol University (MU) yesterday launched "Hapybot", smart robots designed to reduce the risk of medical personnel being exposed to the coronavirus.
Klong Toey's struggle amid virus
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/05/2020
» The new coronavirus disease pandemic has shaken the lives of everyone. Among those who are suffering most are children whose parents have lost their jobs amid the Covid-19 lockdowns and parents who want to see their offspring grow up with a good education.
Domestic dental scanner bags prestigious award
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 11/11/2019
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency's (NSTDA) research team -- which consists of 19 people -- is responsible for developing DentiiScan 2.0, the first Thai-made cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) dental scanner. The team was recently presented with the Outstanding Technologist Award 2019 by the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King.
Searching for the next 'unicorn'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/06/2019
» As the second-largest economy in Asean, Thailand's start-up scene has made leaps and bounds in the past few years. As a result, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) -- the state body which functions as an "integrator" for Thai start-ups -- will encourage local startups to invite domestic and international venture capital to invest between US$10-100 million (about 320 million to 3.2 billion baht) in start-up companies across the country.
Education Ministry 'cleaning up own nest' with 50 graft cases
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/10/2018
» Heads are finally set to roll at the Ministry of Education as the cabinet has decided to transfer three senior officials amid a probe into alleged malfeasance in relation to the construction of an aquarium and marine research centre in southern Songkhla province.
Scholarships in Japan up for grabs
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/06/2018
» Starting from the next academic year, 80 top Thai Grade 9 graduates will be offered full scholarships to study at renowned technology colleges, known as Kosen, around Japan as part of government efforts to offset an acute shortage of highly skilled labour for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Weaving a new way of life
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/04/2018
» Six years ago, a village home to the Khmu hill tribe was devastated by heavy flooding and mudflow in tambon Muaeng Kai of Chiang Mai's Mae Taeng district.
Thai university rankings plummet
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/02/2018
» Most of Thailand's top universities plunged in the 2018 Asia University Rankings released Wednesday by Times Higher Education (THE) magazine.