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Pursuing schools as a family status symbol
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 01/11/2025
» It's difficult to escape the current online discourse on the balance of the Good Life and the growing debate over international schools. International schools were established in 1951, when International School Bangkok opened on the grounds of the US embassy to serve the children of American staff. Bangkok Patana School, Thailand's first such British school, opened in 1957 to serve the growing expat community, along with Ruamrudee International School.
Empowering Thai Youth with Financial Skills for Life
Published on 31/10/2025
» As financial literacy becomes an increasingly vital life skill for Thailand’s younger generations, a new collaboration is setting out to make learning about money both engaging and accessible. The Money Coach, led by renowned financial educator Mr Jakkapong Mespan, also known as “Coach Noom”, has partnered with Sea (Thailand)—a leading internet platform provider encompassing Shopee, Garena, and Monee—to launch Money for Teen, a free online financial course designed for secondary-level students and above. Tailored to today’s digital-native learners, the programme features eight practical and comprehensive modules that help students, parents, and educators nationwide build essential money management skills while laying the groundwork for integration into Thailand’s compulsory education system.
Teacher accused of molesting teen
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 31/10/2025
» Kanchanaburi: A 35-year-old social studies teacher has been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly sexually assaulting a male student during a school-organised scout camp in Dan Makhamtia district of this western province.
Thai police digitise war against cybercrime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Police is stepping up efforts against call centre gangs and online scammers after the government declared cybercrime suppression a national priority.
Double gold and a big heart: Preyahathai's inspiring ride
Sports, Published on 28/10/2025
» Preyahathai Aroonvanichporn underlined her rising status in Thai equestrian sport with a double triumph at the 2025 King's Cup Thailand Championship Dressage and Pony Dressage Final at the Royal Thai Army Riding Club, Sanam Pao, Bangkok, last month.
Teaching troubles
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/10/2025
» Re: "Poll: Outdated curriculum tops public concerns on Thai education", (BP, Oct 26).
Top US Boarding Schools Come to Bangkok
Published on 27/10/2025
» The American Boarding School Fair by Sesameed Education is returning to Bangkok on Sunday, 2nd November, and will be held at The St. Regis Bangkok. The fair will give families access to admissions leaders and alumni from many of the world’s top boarding schools. Designed for parents of students aged 10 to 14 and above, the Bangkok edition will bring clarity and confidence to one of the most important decisions a family can make.
Growing pains
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/10/2025
» Re: "Infrastructure upgrade to lift Thai tourism", (Business, Oct 25).
Poll: Outdated curriculum tops public concerns on Thai education
Online Reporters, Published on 26/10/2025
» The majority of Thais want the new government to urgently modernise Thailand’s outdated education curriculum, according to the latest survey by Nida Poll and the Thailand Education Partnership (TEP).
Going long on fish sauce
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 25/10/2025
» You notice it first by accident. A faint, familiar salty-sweet scene sneaks out from a kitchen vent in the East Village, sharp enough to cut through New York City's winter air. It doesn't announce itself, yet you know it instantly -- fish sauce. Somewhere between the bodegas and brownstones, Bangkok has quietly found a place to breathe.