Column – The Hidden Problem of Thai Education
While Thai schools focus on discipline and obedience, critical thinking and creativity are left behind. The result? A generation that neatly lines up, but lacks the skills to truly stand out. With a teacher shortage and an outdated curriculum, it’s time for Thailand to work on real educational innovation, not just for grades, but for the future of its youth.
'A silent struggle for freedom in the streets of Bangkok'
Fon, a young student, is about to cross a border. As sirens come her way, she feels fear and anger boiling inside her, a burning desire to defy the system that has silenced her for generations. For the first time, she realizes that her ideals are stronger than the threat hanging over her.
October 6, 1976: The Thammasaat University massacre
Schools are no longer allowed to transfer pregnant students against their will. This is stated in a new regulation issued by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. These regulations apply to all types of schools, colleges and universities
Chit Phumisak, the Che Guevara of Thailand
Chit Phumisak, the idol of many Thai students, was born on September 25, 1930 in a simple family in Prachinburi province, which borders Cambodia. He went to the temple school in his village, then to a public school in Samutprakan, where his talent for languages was discovered. Chit spoke Thai, Khmer, French, English and Pali. He later successfully studied linguistics at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. There he joined an academic discussion group suspected by the authorities.
Thailand's education minister won't budge on requiring students to wear casual clothes
Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan vowed on Tuesday not to bow to pressure from the “Bad Students” group who want to get rid of compulsory school uniforms and wear casual clothes.
The Ministry of Education has changed the regulations on students' haircuts and dress after continued protests from students, who see the imposed rules as a violation of their human rights.
Thousands of Thais demand democracy and monarchy reform
An estimated 20.000 protesters gathered in Bangkok yesterday. This made this protest one of the largest ever held in Thailand. The protesters will continue their actions today. They demand a new constitution and an end to the military-dominated government. There was also a call for a reform of the monarchy, a loaded subject in the country.
Despite the government's attempts to obscure it as much as possible, you could hardly miss it, especially in recent weeks and days: the ever-widening wave of protests for more democracy in Thailand.
Facing student protests demanding change, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth warned on Thursday that cooperation is necessary to overcome the economic damage in Thailand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Thai schoolchildren and students have long been protesting against mandatory hairstyles and uniforms. Here's the story about Phloy.
Students protest at many Thai universities
In the past two days, students gathered in many Thai universities to protest the dissolution of the Future Forward Party. Subsequent speeches often spoke of resistance to Prayut Chan-ocha's government and a call for more democracy.
PISA test: Quality of education in Thailand still poor
Thai students consistently perform below the international average in core subjects, according to the PISA test. PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) is a large-scale international comparative study conducted under the auspices of the OECD. And is therefore a good indicator of the quality of education in a country.
Minor Building Partnerships in Thailand
In February 2020, a new program will start at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences under the title “Minor 'Building Partnerships in Southeast Asia (Thailand)'. Part of this training is that students make contact with a Dutch company or organization interested in Thailand, for which an assignment is carried out during a mission in Thailand.
The structure of Thai education
Fortunately, Charly's life is full of pleasant surprises (unfortunately sometimes also less pleasant ones). Until a few years ago, he would never have dared to predict that he would spend the rest of his life in Thailand. However, he has now been living in Thailand for a while. Close to Udon Thani in recent years. Today an article about the structure and structure of Thai education.
The hidden danger of un-Thai behaviour
Last February, a comment by Army Commander General Apirat made headlines. He advised the opposition to listen to [Nàk Phèndin], 'Scum of the Earth'. This controversial XNUMXs song accuses some citizens of being un-Thai.
SME Bank helps taxi drivers and students with loans
The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) has a budget of 10 billion baht for loans to taxi drivers who want to buy their own car and to students who have borrowed money from the Student Loan Fund. They can borrow money, for example to start a business. 30 billion baht is available for this.
I am from YFU Netherlands, an exchange organization for students between the ages of 15 and 18 who want to do a year of high school abroad. In mid-August, about 50 foreign students will come to the Netherlands to attend a Dutch secondary school for one school year and to learn our language and customs in a Dutch host family.
Clothing in Thailand
I used to take our son to school, neatly dressed in blue shorts with a razor-sharp crease, a white shirt with the school emblem and his name embroidered on it, white socks that hit just below the knee, and black shoes.
Perhaps 75 percent of Thai universities are at risk of closure in the next ten years due to the low number of applications and increasing competition from foreign universities, warns Arnond Sakworawich, affiliated with Nida.
My stepson is almost 18 and has to have his urine checked weekly. My wife says this is normal and everyone does it on a weekly basis. He has recently started living in rooms with classmates and I have lost control of him. Is there a drug problem among the students in Pattaya and the surrounding area?
Education minister: Lack of knowledge of English language and critical thinking among students
The education minister recognizes the lack of critical thinking and poor English proficiency among Thai students.