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School sex abuse cases spark alarm
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 24/05/2020
» The three child sexual abuses cases which have taken place this month are clearly a wake-up call for all stakeholders to come up with better prevention methods.
Klong Toey's struggle amid virus
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/05/2020
» The new coronavirus disease pandemic has shaken the lives of everyone. Among those who are suffering most are children whose parents have lost their jobs amid the Covid-19 lockdowns and parents who want to see their offspring grow up with a good education.
Bamboo fences to bring human-elephant harmony to Khao Yai
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/08/2019
» Wild elephant populations across Thailand are on the rise, thanks to successful conservation efforts. But while this is a good sign to those who are fond of the gentle giants, others, especially those living in villages on the outskirts of protected forest areas, are worried about the increase in local jumbos.
Bangkok school sets balanced lunch example
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 18/07/2019
» Prathom 2 (Grade 2) students at Wat Makut Kasatriyaram School happily lined up in the canteen when the school director announced that they were going to have khao moo daeng (barbecued pork on rice), chicken soup and watermelon for lunch.
Parents seek justice for 'gifted' special needs student after college set-back
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/05/2019
» The parents of an 18-year-old student with Down Syndrome -- who was denied admission by Mahidol University's College of Music -- have submitted petitions to the Education Ministry, the Council of University Presidents of Thailand, and the Mahidol University Council, demanding their son be admitted without discrimination.
Recalling the Royal Cremation
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/10/2018
» Saturday marked the second anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's passing away. Apart of love and lingering sadness among Thais, what remains vivid in the collective memory is the image of the Royal Crematorium used for the Royal Cremation.
It's a tough lesson
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 29/07/2018
» Despite his 42,000 baht salary and extra allowances, each month Mr Namchoke, a 39-year-old teacher at a famous school in Bangkok who wants his real identity kept secret, has only 3,500 baht left to cover his personal expenses after his debts are paid.
School place competition putting kids under pressure
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 11/03/2018
» The recent Education Ministry policy to reduce the number of Mathayom students per classroom has put more pressure on families of primary school children who want them to get into good schools, according to experts.
School's out ... for good?
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/02/2018
» Thailand has a huge demographic challenge. Its population is ageing quickly, and the number of college-aged students is predicted to decline sharply through 2040. The country has more university seats than it needs, but higher-learning institutions are under increasing pressure to maintain enrollments.
Graduating from the slums
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/07/2017
» 'They love to draw and have amazing imaginations, but their favourite class, surprisingly, is science," said Dheraratana Chuamnaj, teacher to around 100 children. The children live in the slum areas of Bangkok and some come from families with drug problems.