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UNESCO, SACIT, Siam Piwat Spotlight Thai Craftsmanship
Published on 30/06/2025
» UNESCO has joined forces with the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or SACIT, and Siam Piwat Group to support local textile artisans from seven provinces as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). This collaboration marks a milestone, as Siam Piwat, the founder of ICONCRAFT, has been selected as the only private partner by UNESCO and SACIT for “UNESCO x SACIT x ICONCRAFT: A Celebration of Thai Artisans and Creative Cities.”
Thailand's 'Zero Dropout' initiative: A nationwide effort is needed to bring one million students back to school
Published on 14/11/2024
» The Thai Cabinet, supported by the government-led Equitable Education Fund (EEF) Thailand, launched the Thailand Zero Dropout policy, aiming to reintegrate one million students into the education system by 2027. After the policy's launch, Bangkok Post spoke with Soohyun Kim, UNESCO's Regional Director, about the initiative and its broader implications for Thailand's education system.
Time to address today's learning crisis
Oped, Published on 04/10/2024
» Every May, an alert on my phone nudges me to purchase carnations for my former political science teachers, Prof Lee and Prof Kim. Three decades after I last sat in their classrooms, I wonder if they would still recognise the name written on the tag. But sending my flowers on South Korea's National Teachers Day is the least I can do to thank them for paving the way for my career as a diplomat.
Educators emphasise equity
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/09/2024
» Thailand's Permanent Secretary for Education Suthep Kaengsanthia has urged educators in the Asia-Pacific to show their commitment to transform education to ensure equitable access to quality education for every learner in the region.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 26-May 2
Guru, Published on 26/04/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Exceptional jazz talent to perform next week
Life, Published on 24/04/2024
» Jazz enthusiasts are invited to an evening of pure jazz magic at the "International Jazz Day 2024 Celebration" at The Living Room of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, on April 30 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Let's design a future-fit world
Oped, Published on 12/03/2024
» With digital technologies rapidly advancing across the world's most populated region, now is the time for Asia and the Pacific to lead the charge for empowering women and girls in science and technology.
Deep fried love
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/03/2018
» When the stomach rumbles, you know it's time for a snack and nothing can satisfy the craving better than deep fried choux pastry. In Spain, this urge is usually dealt with after a night of drinking in the form of churros. Since we are in Bangkok, let's not get all fancy and grab it as a snack.