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Strategy, reform bills sent for royal endorsement
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/07/2017
» The national strategy bill and a bill on plans and procedures for national reform have been forwarded to the King for endorsement, with plans to implement them being fleshed out, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Street rallies gone but not economic woes
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/05/2017
» Three years since the May 2014 coup it seems, on the face of it, that the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has successfully restored peace and order, with protesters staying clear of the streets. But when it comes to economic affairs, the military regime has failed to impress those in the middle and lower classes.
Ministry wants top schools in 10 SEZs
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/04/2017
» The Education Ministry will soon ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to use his extensive powers under Section 44, which was introduced under the interim charter, to allow institutes of higher education from overseas to create satellite campuses in 10 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) along Thailand's borders.
Govt launches '20-year strategic education plan'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/01/2017
» The Education Ministry is launching the "20-year Strategic Education Plan" as it works towards its vision to revamp the education system and bring educational standards on a par with those of developed countries.
New minister sets five-year timeline to fix teacher crisis
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/12/2016
» Newly appointed Education Minister Teerakiat Jareonsettasin yesterday vowed to solve the chronic shortage of teachers and instructional materials in schools nationwide within five years.
Roadshows to pitch for leading unis
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 09/12/2016
» The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) plans to hold roadshows by the middle of next year to attract the world's top universities to set up campuses in Thailand, to produce a more science-skilled workforce.
Civic groups pressure govt over evictions
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/10/2016
» Civic groups yesterday called on the government to respect human rights, especially those of marginalised groups facing forced eviction, to mark World Habitat Day.
Greying Asia needs a policy overhaul
Asia focus, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/09/2016
» Governments in Asia Pacific need to do more to prepare for the impact of a rapidly ageing population in order to maintain economic growth and ensure the wellbeing of all citizens, say experts.
Restoring a national treasure fit for a king
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 11/07/2016
» Like many former royal residences in Bangkok, Chan Kasem Palace, now the site of the Education Ministry, on Rattanakosin Island is full of historic structures and archaeological items.
Universities consider tech gadget ban
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/05/2016
» The 27 universities under the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) are considering a ban on smartwatches during exams as part of the group's efforts to prevent cheating.