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Critical thinking skills under AI pressure
News, Mariano Carrera, Published on 18/02/2026
» In January, I had some rather interesting conversations, specifically about thinking and learning. Students related to me the uncomfortable issue of learning in a time of seemingly exponential change caused by AI. There is a growing disconnect: they feel like human learners held back by antiquated systems, even while society appears to be hyper-focused on technology. Students are experiencing problems with thinking and learning in a seemingly contradictory environment.
5 ways for Thai unis to tackle population
News, Mariano Miguel Carrera, Published on 05/07/2025
» On June 16, the Bangkok Post published an article about the future of Thai education in light of a declining population. Addressing the problems and answering the questions has been left for the next person in charge -- to till the hard ground of comfort for new growth.
4k US navy personnel join 'Cobra Gold'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/02/2024
» The USS Somerset and USS Miguel Keith with more than 4,000 personnel will be deployed during Cobra Gold 2024, a joint military exercise to be held in Thailand from Feb 26 to March 8.
Buddhist-Christian event builds bridges
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Seventh Buddhist-Christian Colloquium, recently hosted in Thailand, marked a crucial moment for interreligious dialogue and cooperation in handling the challenges humanity faces in a fast-changing world.
Rethinking education for gifted pupils
News, Mariano Miguel Carrera, Published on 28/08/2023
» In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the pursuit of academic excellence remains a cornerstone of societal progress. However, a critical aspect often overlooked in this pursuit is the education of gifted students. In Thailand, as in many parts of the world, the emphasis has largely been on ensuring struggling students make it through the system. Yet, it is time to direct our focus towards nurturing the untapped potential of gifted students, giving them the space and support they need to flourish and contribute meaningfully to our society.
Negotiating with Putin is the only way forward
News, Oscar Arias, Published on 02/04/2022
» As the crisis in Ukraine becomes more acute, so does the need for negotiations. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that Ukraine is "being decimated before the eyes of the world", with the only reasonable option being "an immediate cessation of hostilities and serious negotiations based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law".
Spain's mighty effort to help Thais
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/10/2021
» The Spanish embassy in Bangkok celebrated its National Day on Oct 12 by delivering 614,500 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Thailand. It will also supply 2.7 million doses of Pfizer vaccines as requested by the government.
Filipino teachers feel the pinch
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 18/05/2020
» Filipino teachers in Thailand are struggling after schools nationwide closed weeks ago in attempts to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Asean must make EU a strategic partner
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 22/01/2019
» Asean can be vicious, as relations with the European Union demonstrate. At the Chiang Mai retreat last week, the official status of the EU as a new strategic dialogue partner was one of the prominent issues taken up by Asean foreign ministers. The press statement issued by the chair simply said that the EU's status, which Asean has agreed in principle, is still subject "to further details and time to be worked out". In a nutshell, it is still in limbo.
On climate change, take risks or pay the price
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/12/2018
» Global warming is physics and chemistry, and you can't negotiate with science for more time to solve the problem: more emissions mean a hotter planet. Dealing with the problem, however, requires an international negotiation involving almost 200 countries. In big gatherings of that sort, the convoy always moves at the speed of the slowest ships.