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80 new sculptures to promote art of traditional Thai healing
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/11/2016
» A new batch of 80 Thai "hermit" self-stretching exercise postures known in Thai as Ruesi Dat Ton at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram, or Wat Pho, are being sculpted to promote the art of traditional Thai healing.
Thai students flock to UK for degrees
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 06/02/2020
» The number of Thai students studying in the UK is expected to rise by 5-7% this year, according to the British Council Thailand.
Dusit Zoo closes but memories live on
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/10/2018
» Throngs of animal lovers yesterday flocked to Dusit Zoo or Khao Din Wana to bid a final farewell to the country's first public zoological park.
Conservation a victim of its own success
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 15/04/2018
» According to the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP), there are between 3,500 and 4,000 wild elephants roaming the forests of Thailand and the number is expected to increase due to conservation efforts.
Cram schools hit as student numbers fall
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 13/03/2018
» The number of students at private tutorial schools preparing for entrance exams has dropped by about 20% over the past couple of years and the trend is likely to continue, putting many cram schools, especially small-sized ones, at risk of closing down.
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.
Ministry probes for school bid graft
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/01/2018
» The Education Ministry is investigating potential corruption in a plan to construct multi-purpose field roofs for 11 schools in the Deep South provinces.
Switzerland lures hospitality grads
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 17/12/2017
» The stunning view of Lake Neuchatel through the school windows is not the only reason why Chayada Chareonthasin, a Thai student studying hotel management, chose to enrol at Switzerland's International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (IHTTI).
Thailand a bright spot for regional education
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 31/07/2017
» Thailand has the potential to become a regional hub for education particularly among students from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam because of its comparatively low tuition fees and high-quality international schools, according to education experts.
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.