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Teamwork urged to meet EEC needs
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/08/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has urged Thai universities to join with overseas counterparts and the business sector in efforts to meet the huge demand for skilled workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Obec schools plan to teach 'coding'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/08/2019
» Starting from November, when the second semester begins, some public schools under the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) will begin teaching computer coding to their Prathom 1-3 (Grade 1-3) students, Deputy Education Minister Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich said.
Thai unis face major challenges
Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/08/2019
» Falling student rolls at a time of globalisation in the workforce will force providers to customise courses and emphasise re-skilling
Thai unis face major challenges
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/08/2019
» As the falling birth rate, technological disruption and the fast-changing needs of employers rapidly change the nature and availability of work, Thai universities are now being forced to make significant changes to remain efficient and relevant to survive.
Forest rangers promised better equipment, welfare
Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 31/07/2019
» National Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Wednesday promised to improve welfare benefits and working conditions for the 20,000 forest rangers nationwide.
Mahathir champions caution in trade war
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 22/06/2019
» Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has indicated that the Asean region should not take sides in the high-stakes geopolitical rivalry and trade war between the United States and China.
3 Thai universities boost global ranking
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/06/2019
» Three out of eight Thai universities have improved their standing in the QS World University Rankings for 2020 released by UK-based education and career consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
Three Thai unis improve global ranking
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/06/2019
» Three of Thailand’s eight universities have improved their standing in the QS World University Rankings for 2020 released by UK-based education and career consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
Searching for the next 'unicorn'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/06/2019
» As the second-largest economy in Asean, Thailand's start-up scene has made leaps and bounds in the past few years. As a result, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) -- the state body which functions as an "integrator" for Thai start-ups -- will encourage local startups to invite domestic and international venture capital to invest between US$10-100 million (about 320 million to 3.2 billion baht) in start-up companies across the country.
Preventing climate change in the face of urbanisation
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/05/2019
» Urbanisation in Southeast Asia is increasing at an overwhelming pace, at a rate five times that of the rest of the world.