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Tributes for King Rama IX
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 06/12/2020
» His Majesty the King paid tribute to King Rama IX's contribution in laying the foundations of the country's progress as he led Thais in lighting candles at Sanam Luang to mark the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and National Father's Day yesterday.
Thailand should strike balance with superpowers
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/11/2020
» Thailand is being urged to balance its relations with global powerhouses the United States, China and India in the years to come.
Govt sets targets to transform learning
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/11/2020
» The Education Ministry says it aims to transform Thai education through the use of technology to ensure human capital is well-prepared for the 21st century.
'Dark net' a godsend for paedophiles
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 19/02/2020
» With the enormous number of people going online in Thailand, more and more children are being lured into participating in so-called live "shows" directed by paedophiles, child advocates warn.
Dark net, cryptocurrency a godsend for paedophiles
Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 18/02/2020
» With a great number of people going online in Thailand, more and more children are being lured into participating in so-called live "shows" allegedly directed by paedophiles, child advocates warn.
Rocky road to academic excellence
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 30/12/2019
» It seems 2019 was not the best year for the education system as Thai students still performed below the international average. Meanwhile, The Education Ministry's plan to merge small-sized schools with fewer than 40 students into larger ones sparked protests. Another issue was the school lunch scandal which sparked outrage when several schools nationwide served substandard lunch meals. On the bright side, the Education Ministry announced plans to introduce a bilingual education programme in about 2,000 public schools in the next academic year.
Chuan says schools must focus on ethics
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/08/2019
» House Speaker and former prime minister Chuan Leekpai has called for children to be taught more about ethics and morality in schools, arguing it will lessen conflicts and problems in the country.
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.
Vocational skills to be taught in private schools
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/10/2017
» The Office of the Private Education Commission (Opec) plans to expand the dual-track education system so students who attend private schools can graduate with both academic and vocational qualifications.
Expert advises govt focus on innovation
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/10/2017
» Thailand needs to groom more innovative entrepreneurs to achieve Thailand 4.0, a strategic national programme to transition Thailand into a value-based economy, an economic expert has said.