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OPINION

Overdue return to land of rocket men

News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/07/2023

» Last weekend I found myself in the Northeastern province of Yasothon for the first time in more than 20 years. It brought back fond memories as there was a time ''Yaso" was something of a home away from home.

OPINION

Civic study can help make solid citizens

News, Prasarn Marukpitak, Published on 08/08/2022

» In 2004, the United Nations declared that Civic Education For All was a resolution for the new millennium and a mandate for the United Nations Development Programme. The initiative was focused on nurturing respect for all, building a sense of belonging in humanity and helping learners become responsible and active global citizens.

THAILAND

Getting a grounding in the 'school of life'

News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 11/08/2018

» When Satakamol Krongthong first noticed Mechai Pattana School, she wondered what was behind the "Buffalo Horns Gate" at the campus entrance. Little did she realise that after she was admitted to the school, her life would change forever.

THAILAND

CSR Thailand: 'Fishing' lessons to enrich the poor

News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/05/2018

» Mechai Viravaidya, dubbed "Mr Condom" for driving a successful campaign to help reduce the country's birthrate since the early 1970s, is pushing an equally important grassroots agenda, but this time it is to alleviate poverty by promoting increased self-reliance and avoiding handouts.

THAILAND

Prince Mahidol awards honour genome work

News, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/02/2018

» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, representing His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, yesterday conferred the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award on laureates at the Chakri Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace.