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Cancer rates grow but deaths fall
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 11/12/2016
» Despite the growing number of cancer cases in Thailand, the survival rate is expected to rise with the introduction of new treatments, says an oncologist.
Shortage of engineers 'to draw expats'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/12/2016
» Thailand's chronic shortage of skilled engineers could result in an increasing number of professionals coming from overseas to plug the gap, an academic says.
Roadshows to pitch for leading unis
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 09/12/2016
» The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) plans to hold roadshows by the middle of next year to attract the world's top universities to set up campuses in Thailand, to produce a more science-skilled workforce.
Universities want English entry tests
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/11/2016
» The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) has requested an English version of the national tests which students sit to apply for universities to offer more chances for English Programme (EP) students to enter tertiary education.
Obec to test teachers in maths, science
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/11/2016
» About 20,000 maths and science teachers of students in Matthayom 1-3 (Grades 7-9) nationwide will be required to take online aptitude exams in April next year to test their proficiency in these subjects.
Greying Asia needs a policy overhaul
Asia focus, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/09/2016
» Governments in Asia Pacific need to do more to prepare for the impact of a rapidly ageing population in order to maintain economic growth and ensure the wellbeing of all citizens, say experts.
Civic groups pressure govt over evictions
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/10/2016
» Civic groups yesterday called on the government to respect human rights, especially those of marginalised groups facing forced eviction, to mark World Habitat Day.
Network urges local vote for governor
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 22/08/2016
» A network of reform advocates is pushing for direct elections of provincial governors as part of local administration reform aimed at power decentralisation.
Civil opposition to the constitution starts to grow
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 24/07/2016
» Leading civil groups have urged a "no" vote on the new constitution next month, complaining that it fails to adequately address the rights and grievances of the people it is supposed to serve.
Obec revives small-school merger plan
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/06/2016
» The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) has dusted off its small school merger plan in at least 10,000 schools nationwide.