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Innovating for a better tomorrow
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/11/2021
» Innovative ideas can help develop a country. So in order to encourage people to think outside the box, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) named "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers 2". These 100 people are recognised for inspirational ideas, works and achievements in six categories -- artists, designers, social movers, technology entrepreneurs, creative entrepreneurs and knowledge providers. The long list includes public figures and specialists from different fields.
Tutoring centres feel the pinch
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/11/2020
» An English-language teacher with over 45 years of experience, Sanguan Wongsuchart never expected Covid-19 to affect his tutoring business. However, due to the drastic decrease in the number of students, Sanguan had no choice but to sell the building where his SLS Learning Centre was located and switch to online tutoring instead. Despite the shift, Sanguan says the school doesn't have as many students as before and that the pandemic has worsened his financial situation.
Not making the grade
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/12/2019
» Thailand was reported last month as having dropped in English-proficiency rankings for a third year in a row. The ranking is conducted annually by EF Education First, a Switzerland-based company specialising in language training and cultural exchange.
Beautiful pain
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/11/2019
» Created by using an etching technique, an art piece titled Gravity depicts a girl who is floating in a room with zero gravity. This is a part of the exhibition “Belle Douleur” by Thai-German artist Melanie Greis, which is now on view at Kalwit Studio & Gallery until Friday. In French, “Belle Douleur” means beautiful pain. The exhibition is a result of Greis’ desire to convey her experiences from encountering, battling and transcending spinal disc herniation as well as depression.
To test or not to test?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/11/2018
» While many children run around and have fun with their friends, others have to bone up on subjects so they can pass Prathom 1 entrance exams at celebrated schools which their parents hope can guarantee a promising future.