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Long-overdue end of O-Net exams
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/01/2021
» For the past 15 years, the Ordinary National Education Test (O-Net) has been the target of criticism. Introduced to test the academic proficiency of students nationwide in 2005, it has been attacked for its failure to improve their knowledge and skills.
Covid-19 hastens university revolution
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 19/07/2020
» Radical disruption, driven by shifting demographics, rapid technological change, globalisation and the coronavirus pandemic is forcing universities to redefine their role and the value they provide to their students and society.
Spas are not just for the weary
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/09/2019
» Teachers play a crucial role in the mental growth and the academic development of students, but their role in the development of children with disabilities is much greater. In order to impart knowledge effectively, teachers who work with students with special needs must be patient, understanding, and most importantly, have faith.
Productivity needs boost to save economy
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 23/08/2019
» Thailand will have to increase its workforce productivity by at least 2 to 2.5 times over the next 20 years if it wants to maintain economic growth at the current level, according to a joint study conducted by Thammasat University and the Office of the Education Council.
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).
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.
New entrance examinations for state-run schools
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/07/2019
» Starting from the next academic year, students living near some popular state-run schools might be required to pass entrance examinations to get accepted as the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) plans to give power to provincial education offices to make decisions over procedures for student selection.
Casual move provokes serious stir
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/01/2019
» School uniform has become a hot issue in Thailand over the past week after the country's first all-boys private school, Bangkok Christian College (BCC), implemented a "casual Tuesdays" policy, allowing students to ditch their uniforms once a week.
Thai universities struggle to keep up
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/01/2019
» The year 2019 will be a challenging year for over 300 Thai universities as they struggle with two major challenges.