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Spate of live-stream suicides spurs copycat worries
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 11/05/2017
» A spate of live-stream suicides in Thailand in recent weeks has drawn grave concerns from health experts and the broadcast regulator over incidents of copycat behaviour.
Thai students still lag the rest
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/04/2017
» The education system in Thailand has failed to equip its students with crucial skills for the 21st century job market such as critical thinking, problem-solving and foreign language proficiency due to its educational culture, according to Crimson Education Thailand, a consulting company that helps Thai students win entry to the world's elite universities.
Mathayom 3 students fail all five O-Net subjects
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/03/2017
» The results of the nationwide O-Net tests for students in the 9th grade, or Mathayom 3, for the 2016 academic year which came out on Saturday showed students failed all five subjects on average, according to the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Niets).
Relaxed rules on teachers irk academics
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 24/03/2017
» Several academics have opposed the Education Ministry's idea of allowing university graduates who do not hold a degree in education to become assistant teachers in public schools and vocational colleges.
12th year students fail four of five O-Net exams
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/03/2017
» The results of nationwide O-Net tests for students in the 12th grade, or Mathayom 6, which came out Monday showed students failed four out of five subjects on average, according to the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Niets).
Grade 6 students fail in Thai essay writing
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/02/2017
» Grade 6 students sitting the recent Ordinary National Educational Test (O-Net) were found to have fared poorly in the essay portion that tests their Thai language skills, according to the National Institute of Education Testing Service (NIETS).
Higher scores expected in O-Net tests
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/02/2017
» Educational authorities are expecting improved results in the Ordinary National Educational Test (O-Net) after being given a proper outline of course content and a range of skills that will be tested.
Ohec upgrade into full ministry mulled
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 27/01/2017
» The Education Ministry wants to upgrade its Office of Higher Education Commission (Ohec) into a ministry to lift university standards.
PM urges teachers to move with times
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 17/01/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged teachers nationwide to adapt their teaching methods to match the dynamism of the digital revolution and prepare students for "Thailand 4.0" or a "value-based economy".
Govt launches '20-year strategic education plan'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/01/2017
» The Education Ministry is launching the "20-year Strategic Education Plan" as it works towards its vision to revamp the education system and bring educational standards on a par with those of developed countries.