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Guru's Weekly Pick: Sep 15 - 21
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/09/2017
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Le Coup d'état à l'université
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/09/2017
» At first I didn't want to comment on the recent Chula scandal because, like a good Thai, you shouldn't criticise the educational institution that you graduated from, especially one with such history, pride and prestige. If you've been reading my editor's notes, you know I have poked fun at Uncle Tu many times -- he does give me a lot of material to work with! Yet, when it came to the establishment where I received my higher education, I was hesitant.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Sep 1 - 7
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/08/2017
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Why Thailand Won't be 4.0 Anytime Soon
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/08/2017
» We all have already heard the much-touted "Thailand 4.0" vision -- an aspiration for our beloved country to become an advanced version of itself -- but it seems all recent evidence points to the contrary. Here are some reasons why I believe the chances of Thailand reaching 4.0 are, unfortunately, very slim.
When textbooks get it oh-so-wrong
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/05/2017
» Textbooks are meant to inform learners of facts -- not alternative forms of fiction -- on a particular subject. They also provide students with information on things relevant to them, helping them to navigate their lives and make sense of the world.
Teach for change
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/05/2017
» Some of you may know Thunhavich "Sky" Thitiratsakul as the keyboardist from indie band New Mandarin, but you may not know that he's also a teaching fellow for Teach for Thailand (TFT). The non-profit organisation aims to bridge the gap caused by education inequality so that all Thai kids can have an equal footing in life. TFT is an official member of Teach For All which operates in 39 countries. It recruits young graduates to join its leadership development programme so they'll go on to teach and inspire hundreds of students for two years. We talked to Sky about what it's like being a change-making teacher and TFT's new online campaign "#10000dreams" which launched today.
Thailand-Only Headlines
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/02/2017
» If you've pored over newspapers (in a desperate hope to find a story to base your editor's note) as much as I have, you can't help but notice the types of stories that make the front page or your Facebook newsfeed again and again. Here are nine Thailand-only headlines I've noticed from various news outlets on numerous occasions, along with my observations on them. Strictly for your entertainment.
Thai-style "Solutions"
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/02/2017
» Have you ever tried to solve a problem but ended up only making it worse by not really addressing its root cause? If so, don't be too hard on yourself. Apparently many of our supposedly upstanding officials and leaders have done the same.
Real-life Cases of Irony
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/02/2017
» Irony: a situation that transpires in contrary to what you would expect, with an amusing effect. If you're a news junkie, you'll probably notice many news stories in Thailand that jump right off our front page because of their ironies.
Guru's ethics test
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/01/2017
» Last Thursday, Bangkok Post, our publication's daddy, reported that PM Prayut Chan-o-cha wanted a moral and ethical sense test for students of all levels and suggested that schools should get students to write one page of Thai history. He said it would make them aware of their social responsibilities and duties.