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Covid-19 hastens university revolution
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 19/07/2020
» Radical disruption, driven by shifting demographics, rapid technological change, globalisation and the coronavirus pandemic is forcing universities to redefine their role and the value they provide to their students and society.
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.
Lunlabelle's death spurs anti-booze drive
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 27/09/2019
» A group of anti-alcohol activists on Wednesday urged the government to improve working conditions for promotional models, or "pretties", in the wake of the tragic death of popular model Thitima "Lunlabelle" Noraphanpiphat.
Thai unis face major challenges
Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/08/2019
» Falling student rolls at a time of globalisation in the workforce will force providers to customise courses and emphasise re-skilling
Thai unis face major challenges
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/08/2019
» As the falling birth rate, technological disruption and the fast-changing needs of employers rapidly change the nature and availability of work, Thai universities are now being forced to make significant changes to remain efficient and relevant to survive.
Education policy continuity key, says Chula don
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/04/2019
» Three weeks have passed since the general election, but it remains unclear which party -- the pro-military government Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) or the Pheu Thai Party -- will head the new government.
Weather app 'the most accurate'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 23/07/2017
» King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) has released "WMApp", a new weather app for smartphones designed to keep up with the growing number of Thais accessing information on their smartphones.
Enrolment drop stings universities
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/06/2017
» Thai universities need to move with the times to survive as they brace for declining enrolments, according to president of the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT).
YouTube star under fire after student prank
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 28/11/2016
» A video clip of an American YouTube star posing questions to Thai students to apparently test their English language abilities and for comic effect has caused a furore on social media, with the interviewees saying they were mocked and their answers manipulated.
Demand for internationalunis 'to rise'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 24/04/2016
» The number of Thai students enrolled in local international universities is expected to increase sharply in the next five years, as students look to equip themselves with the skills needed to compete with the regional workforce, according to an academic organisation.