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The generational shift in learning needs addressing
News, Mariano Miguel Carrera, Published on 22/04/2026
» Picking mangoes at home recently highlighted the generational shift in learning. My sons, 10 and 13, were not interested in the mangoes. After years of pushing, pleading and prompting, climbing the trees is a problem for them. Interest muted. They occasionally pick mangoes with a rod to eat, but the joy of climbing trees and picking mangoes by hand is not there. Convenience, interest and options make what was once a rite of passage, a joy, a form of exercise, learning, a communion with nature and more, a mundane -- meh.
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.
Porsche Thailand's 'pioneering spirit'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/10/2023
» Behind the success of being at the forefront of the luxury car distribution industry, Peter Rudolf Rohwer, managing director of Porsche Thailand by AAS Group, has led the company by deploying key strategies that have contributed to its remarkable achievements in offering customers a valuable service and improving the company's sustainability.
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.
Benefits of old ways of teaching
News, Mariano Carrera, Published on 14/02/2023
» In a time of ChatGPT and social media, we often overlook some of the older and still reliable methods of teaching, such as using pens and paper in class, which is the classic way for teachers to get to know their students better. Sounds contradictory?
Graduate roles mired in confusion
News, Mariano Carrera, Published on 22/08/2022
» Researching how to prepare Thai undergraduates for work, I realise that students are facing many contradictions which makes facing the employment market even more daunting.
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.