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School invasion hero speaks
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2019
» One week has passed since he was assaulted by a group of men and sustained serious injuries to his arm, but Chattraphat Namjundee, a 26-year-old PE teacher at Mathayomwatsing School in Bangkok's Bang Khunthian district, is still in a state of shock over the attack.
New 5-step university entrance exam plan
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/02/2017
» High school students will be given five rounds to compete for university places next year under new changes to the entrance system aimed to ensure more equality among those vying for university seats.
New university entrance exam: Does not favour the rich
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2016
» One central exam & no direct admissions means rich families will no longer have huge advantage in admissions process.
University entry exams in English needed to be fair to EP students
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/11/2016
» The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) has requested an English version of the national tests which students sit to apply for universities to offer more chances for English Programme (EP) students to enter Thai universities.
Thousands of photos of King available online
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2016
» Online communities with thousands of images of King Bhumibol that people can keep in remembrance of the beloved monarch for free download.
Will university enrolment changes bridge rich-poor gap?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2016
» One central university exam set to replace universities giving own exams (direct admissions) reducing costs for poorer students, but still too many exams.
Direct uni admission to be dropped
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/08/2016
» A new system of enrolling university students will be launched in two years to eliminate direct admissions by individual universities, criticised as being costly and unfair to applicants.
University admissions costs financially damaging families
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2016
» For 6-7 admissions exams needed, families spend 62,000+ on average (high & middle income) or 33,000 baht (low-income) to prepare children & get students to exams.
What's new in business news: June 23, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2014
» University entrance exam reduction plan, True & new non-profit TV ratings agency to challenge Nielsen & bond issues to hit new high in Thailand.
Test writers urgently needed, Niets says
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/04/2013
» Producing 16 national tests each year requires a permanent staff of academics and experts, the Niets chairman says, citing countries like South Korea who employ hundreds to do the job.