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Bangkok Christian College director ordered to resume duty
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 29/08/2019
» The Office of Private Education Commission (Opec) on Wednesday ordered Bangkok Christian College director Supakit Jitklongsap, who was suspended in the wake of an internally disputed land deal, to return to work.
Chuan says schools must focus on ethics
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/08/2019
» House Speaker and former prime minister Chuan Leekpai has called for children to be taught more about ethics and morality in schools, arguing it will lessen conflicts and problems in the country.
Productivity needs boost to save economy
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 23/08/2019
» Thailand will have to increase its workforce productivity by at least 2 to 2.5 times over the next 20 years if it wants to maintain economic growth at the current level, according to a joint study conducted by Thammasat University and the Office of the Education Council.
Teamwork urged to meet EEC needs
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/08/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has urged Thai universities to join with overseas counterparts and the business sector in efforts to meet the huge demand for skilled workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
PM courts S Korean investment
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 03/09/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged South Korean investors to ramp up investment and trade with Thailand, pledging to consider offering incentives and privileges for them to invest in the country.
Obec schools plan to teach 'coding'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/08/2019
» Starting from November, when the second semester begins, some public schools under the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) will begin teaching computer coding to their Prathom 1-3 (Grade 1-3) students, Deputy Education Minister Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich said.
Thai unis face major challenges
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/08/2019
» As the falling birth rate, technological disruption and the fast-changing needs of employers rapidly change the nature and availability of work, Thai universities are now being forced to make significant changes to remain efficient and relevant to survive.
TCT mulls harsher rap for abusive teachers
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/07/2019
» The Teachers' Council of Thailand (TCT) is considering harsher penalties for teachers who sexually abuse or physically injure their students.
Obec orders school lunches probe
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 09/07/2019
» The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) has ordered educational service area offices nationwide to review free lunch programmes for kindergarten and primary students at schools under their responsibility after allegations of graft resurfaced.
New entrance examinations for state-run schools
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/07/2019
» Starting from the next academic year, students living near some popular state-run schools might be required to pass entrance examinations to get accepted as the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) plans to give power to provincial education offices to make decisions over procedures for student selection.