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UN recognises our youth
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 07/09/2010
» The United Nations (UN) defines youths as people aged from 15 to 24. This age group consists of 1.2 billion people, or 18 percent of the world's population. Of this number, 700 million live in the Asia-Pacific region.
Developing civil responsibilities
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 21/09/2010
» Recently, Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU), in collaboration with the Association of Social Studies Teachers of Thailand (ASSTT), hosted a conference under the topic "Roles of Social Studies Teachers in the Production of Good Citizens". Hundreds of academics attended the event, at which Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva delivered the keynote speech.
HRH Princess Sirindhorn joins AIT Hall of Fame
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 21/09/2010
» Earlier this month, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the ceremony to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).
Let's talk about sexuality
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 21/09/2010
» According to a Durex poll released last year, 79 percent of the respondents, who were young Thais, disclosed that they could not find places where they could seek advice on sexual issues.
'Vuvuseika' propels Thais to ITC win
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 21/09/2010
» Recently, at the FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge 2010 (ITC 2010) regional finals in Singapore, a pair of Thai students took first prize with their unique "vuvuseika".
The Regent's School accommodates
Mylife, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 02/11/2010
» Amid the light rain and soaring temperatures, high-school student delegates from around the world and local Thai students enthusiastically paint the walls that surround the compound of Father Ray Children's Village, located to the east of Pattaya city.
In search of inimitability
Mylife, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 02/11/2010
» After 15 years of absence, "Coke Music Awards" (CMA) has returned with nearly 6,000 young applicants, who posted around 1,500 clips on the internet in the preliminary selection. Thai music gurus said the contest uncovers a considerable number of highly qualified young musicians. At the same time, they urged student-artists to establish their own unique styles to stay firmly in the industry.
Muic wins 6th EU-Thai Debate
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 05/10/2010
» Once again, a student team from Mahidol University International College (Muic) has won a top prize. This time, it was the grand champion award at the 6th European Union-Thailand National Inter-Varsity Debate Championship 2010.
Getting to know Bangkok
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 05/10/2010
» One Saturday afternoon last month, Chatraporn Sampansapawa, 11, a Prathom 5 (Grade 5) student at Wat Rachdatithan School, and a couple of her peers met with a large press delegation at the Vimanmek Mansion in the compound of Dusit Palace.
'Diplomats' feel the fire
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 05/10/2010
» In the Vithes Samosorn room at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 24 Thai university students convened recently in Bangkok to showcase their oratorical and diplomatic skills and to expound on sustainable development among Asem countries.