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Adviser quits in supplies row
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 01/06/2012
» An adviser to the education minister has resigned following a conflict with the ministry's permanent secretary.
Official faces charges in supplies row
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 31/05/2012
» A senior education official is being investigated for her involvement in the alleged mismanagement of more than 120 million baht.
Businesses 'are inciting' school outcry
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 27/05/2012
» An association representing secondary schools has accused some business operators of influencing the complaints against 20 popular schools over "donations" for student admissions.
Vendors slam price controls on food as impossible
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 13/05/2012
» The government can issue price controls on cooked food but implementing the move will not be practical, food vendors charge.
Institute wants retirement age upped to 65
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 01/05/2012
» A population research institute is proposing extending the retirement age from 60 to 65 years, thanks to people's much longer lifespans these days.
Students feel debt burden, defaults soar
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 24/04/2012
» More than 100,000 students failed to repay the government's student loan fund, with combined outstanding debts of more than 2.88 billion baht.
Tablet supplier may not meet quota
Lamphai Intathep, Published on 21/04/2012
» A member of a government-appointed committee set up to buy nearly a million tablet computers has cast doubts on the ability of the Chinese supplier, Shenzhen Scope Scientific Development, to fulfil the order.
PC supplier may not meet quota
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 21/04/2012
» A member of a government-appointed committee set up to buy nearly a million tablet computers has cast doubts on the ability of the Chinese supplier, Shenzhen Scope Scientific Development, to fulfil the order.
School tablet concerns mount
Lamphai Intathep, Published on 20/04/2012
» New questions have emerged about the Chinese supplier chosen for the government's high-profile school tablet computer programme.
Applicants face mental stress testing
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 17/04/2012
» Applicants for the Education Ministry's One District One Scholarship scheme will be tested to ensure they will be able to cope psychologically with life overseas.