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Native globish
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 08/04/2016
» Considering the number of micro-schools in Thailand for teaching English, and yet our notoriously low proficiency in the language, there is clearly a disconnect between what's on offer and what we need. An online-based start-up by the name of Globish Academia, however, is staunchly determined to break the stalemate. Having recently triumphed on the television show Tiger Wings, receiving a B3-million kickstart from Tan Passakornnatee of Ichitan and Paiboon Damrongchaitham of GMM Grammy, Globish Academia is an undeniable rising star in the tutoring school industry, because of an approach traditional educators may find unorthodox. We catch up with one of the founders, 25-year-old "Juice" Chuencheewan Wongsaeree, to talk about the new kind of English that could finally make a difference for this nation.
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Graduation checklist
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 02/10/2015
» There's one part of higher education in Thailand we can confidently say is more impressive and challenging than that of any other country -- our graduation ceremonies. It's every Thai parent's dream to see their grown kids suffer through at least two full days -- dress rehearsal and the actual commencement -- of outdoor photo shoots while dressed in elaborate uniforms, plus the gown, props and an inhuman amount of make-up and hairspray. Did I mention that we're in a tropical country where it is pretty much the scorching summer year-round?!
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Fresh waves of talent
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/07/2015
» Under the endearing new slogan “We Grow Together”, Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Communication Arts (Nitade Chula) presents the 22nd Kangjor festival, featuring the vision and talents of this year’s crop of graduates.
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