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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).
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).
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.
Tea money scandal brews concern
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/06/2017
» Despite the government's efforts to crack down on corruption in state agencies, the practice of paying bribes to secure school places is said to be rampant.
Universities to get more R&D funding
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 09/10/2015
» More funds will be earmarked to support research, technology and innovation at universities to help them improve their placing in the the world university rankings, after their poor performance this year, Education Minister Dapong Ratanasuwan said.
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