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Grade 6 students fail in Thai essay writing
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/02/2017
» Grade 6 students sitting the recent Ordinary National Educational Test (O-Net) were found to have fared poorly in the essay portion that tests their Thai language skills, according to the National Institute of Education Testing Service (NIETS).
Skilled workforce and strong R&D keys to Thailand 4.0 success
Business, Published on 06/02/2017
» Several of the government's recent economic initiatives have the potential to kick-start Thailand's economy. To achieve the economic transformation to which the government aspires, having a skilled workforce and many more strategic investments in research and development (R&D) will be important.
O-net: No surprises this time in national exam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/02/2017
» Students nationwide to be given sample test questions & outline of skills and content to be tested, in a drive to raise scores nationwide.
Higher scores expected in O-Net tests
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/02/2017
» Educational authorities are expecting improved results in the Ordinary National Educational Test (O-Net) after being given a proper outline of course content and a range of skills that will be tested.
Kenan urges finance skills
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/10/2016
» Thailand's household debt-to-GDP ratio should be lower than 50% for the economy and people's livelihood to be at a comfortable level, says the head of Kenan Institute Asia.
'Recycled Orchestra' turns garbage into gold
AFP, Published on 28/09/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Festering alongside mountains of stinking trash under the sweltering South American sun, Cateura is a long way from the conservatories of Prague or Vienna.
Failing the English test
News, Editorial, Published on 28/09/2016
» In 2013, a major headline in this newspaper proclaimed Thailand had "only two years to raise the standard of English" to grapple with competition in the Asean Community. The AC, now nearing its first anniversary, is by most reports a modest success. That headline three years ago, however, could be repeated tomorrow with confidence. The Ministry of Education recently announced new plans in the hopes that it can improve English proficiency among elementary and high school students.
Bacha bazi: Afghan subculture of child sex slaves
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» TARIN KOT (AFGHANISTAN) - The Afghan government says it will punish police officers involved in the institutionalised sexual abuse of children after an AFP report found the Taliban are exploiting the practice of paedophilic "bacha bazi" -- literally "boy play" -- to launch insider attacks.
Bacha bazi: Afghan subculture of child sex slaves
AFP, Published on 19/06/2016
» TARIN KOT (AFGHANISTAN) - The Taliban are accused of using child sex slaves to attack police in southern Afghanistan, exploiting the cultural practice of "bacha bazi" -- paedophilic boy play -- for military gain.
Bacha bazi: Afghan subculture of child sex slaves
AFP, Published on 16/06/2016
» TARIN KOT (AFGHANISTAN) - The Taliban are accused of using child sex slaves to attack police in southern Afghanistan, exploiting the cultural practice of "bacha bazi" -- paedophilic boy play -- for military gain.