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  • Business NewsAOI unifies schools to revolutionise Thailand’s education system

    AOI unifies schools to revolutionise Thailand’s education system

    Arthit Ourairat Institution (AOI) is revolutionising Thailand’s education system by unifying its network of schools under a single governance model. This strategy aims to enhance holistic learning and optimise the use of resources, faculty, and infrastructure, thereby significantly enriching the student experience. By pooling and harmonising these essential assets, AOI ensures that its values of integrity, innovation, inclusivity, and passion…

  • Pattaya NewsMaking a splash: Pattaya school dives into swimming education

    Making a splash: Pattaya school dives into swimming education

    Pattaya City School 11 has introduced a basic swimming programme for its students, spearheaded by the Mayor of Pattaya City, Poramese Ngamphichet, aiming to not only equip young learners with crucial swimming skills but also to enhance sporting skills in students and promote water safety. The significance of teaching swimming to children cannot be overstated. According to the Bureau of…

  • Thailand NewsThailand launches project to tackle 1 million school dropouts

    Thailand launches project to tackle 1 million school dropouts

    The government is set to launch a project to address the increasingly prevalent issue of school dropouts in Thailand. The initiative aims to locate and assist over a million students who have prematurely ended their formal education. Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke announced the Thailand Zero Dropout policy, which aims to ensure all children return to school. This initiative comprises four…

  • International EducationDLTS International School held its DLTS grand opening on June 29

    DLTS International School held its DLTS grand opening on June 29

    DLTS International School held its DLTS Grand Opening on June 29, 2024, at DLTS International School Rama 5. The event featured the unveiling of DLTS’s new, spacious classroom building and fully equipped Clubhouse, catering comprehensively to both in-class and extracurricular learning needs. Parents also enjoyed spectacular student performances, showcasing skills honed through the Denla Academy’s special courses—a highlight of DLTS…

  • Thailand NewsScreen capture: Tourist Police nab thief in kindergarten break-in

    Screen capture: Tourist Police nab thief in kindergarten break-in

    Tourist Police apprehended a man from Loei Province for breaking into a kindergarten classroom in Si Racha, Chon Buri, and stealing two Samsung flat-screen televisions. The suspect, identified as 26 year old Prawit was arrested following a warrant issued by Chon Buri Provincial Court on June 6, which charged him with theft in a government building. Tourist Police Lieutenant Kritporn…

  • Thailand NewsMuay Thai introduced in 437 Bangkok schools to preserve culture

    Muay Thai introduced in 437 Bangkok schools to preserve culture

    Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced the introduction of Muay Thai as an elective course in 437 of its schools, aiming to preserve Thai culture and instil discipline in young students, Following a recent meeting between City Council President Surajit Pongsingwitthaya and the Director of the BMA’s Department of Education, Thanakorn Chaisri, Muay Thai classes will be integrated into the health…

  • Thailand NewsLocal woman honours promise in abandoned school dance ritual

    Local woman honours promise in abandoned school dance ritual

    A local woman in Laplae led 12 dancers to perform a ritual dance at an abandoned school to fulfil a promise she made to a local deity after her unusual wish was granted. Neighbours quickly followed, seeking blessings for themselves. The deserted Baan Huai Khamin School in Moo 5, Tung Yang Subdistrict, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, once educated children up…

  • Thailand NewsVocational school students clash in Chachoengsao

    Vocational school students clash in Chachoengsao

    Two vocational school groups in Chachoengsao engaged in a violent altercation involving gunfire and thrown objects, causing panic among locals at a health park. Witnesses, including shopkeepers, are calling for increased police patrols to prevent such incidents. A frightening scene unfolded as two groups of vocational students from Chachoengsao clashed in a health park, hurling energy drink bottles and firing…

  • Thailand NewsSisaket school attack leaves boy severely injured

    Sisaket school attack leaves boy severely injured

    A violent incident occurred at a school in Khun Han district, Sisaket province, where a 12 year old boy was brutally attacked by older students after refusing to buy cigarettes for them. The incident has raised concerns about student safety and prompted intervention from educational authorities. A Facebook post by a concerned relative highlighted the severe injuries sustained by the…

  • EducationUnpacking the impact: High-level policy forum endorses multilingual education advancement

    Unpacking the impact: High-level policy forum endorses multilingual education advancement

    Immerse yourself in the captivating universe of multilingual education, an area where language and learning are intricately connected. The 7th International Conference on Language and Education, recently convened in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand, highlighted this fascinating discipline. The conference was a joint initiative by several prestigious institutions including UNESCO Bangkok and Mahidol University. It assembled experts from across…

  • EducationTypes of learning styles

    Types of learning styles

    Understanding different learning styles is important for creating an optimal educational and professional environment. Recognising if someone or oneself is a visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or reading/writing learner allows you to adjust your teaching approaches for better understanding and retention. This article delves into these major learning styles as well as others, emphasising the significance of adjusting to varied preferences to…

  • Thailand NewsClass commotion: Gridlock grips Nakhon Ratchasima’s first day

    Class commotion: Gridlock grips Nakhon Ratchasima’s first day

    The scene on the first day of classes in Nakhon Ratchasima today was chaotic because of a traffic gridlock. Along the main city streets, in front of four large educational institutions in the city centre, over 14,000 students were caught in gridlocked traffic, seemingly with no end in sight. The four main schools were the Nakhon Ratchasima City School, Nakhon…

  • Thailand NewsThailand schools advised to halt in-person teaching during extreme heat

    Thailand schools advised to halt in-person teaching during extreme heat

    The Basic Education Commission’s secretary-general issued guidance to all school administrations to halt in-person teachings during periods of extreme heat. Thanu Wongchinda’s announcement, made yesterday, aims to safeguard the health of both students and teachers, considering the potential risk of heat stroke. The first half of April is predicted to bring intense heat, particularly affecting regions such as the northeast,…

  • Thailand NewsKhon Kaen school deputy caught for soliciting mid-term bribes

    Khon Kaen school deputy caught for soliciting mid-term bribes

    A school deputy director in Khon Kaen has been apprehended by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on the grounds of soliciting tea money from parents for mid-term admissions. The arrest was a result of a parent’s complaint against the deputy director. The school director, according to the complaint, is associated with a school under the Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok’s children gasp for air amidst pollution nightmare

    Bangkok’s children gasp for air amidst pollution nightmare

    Children in Bangkok suffer daily from heavy air pollution, battling constant coughs and other possible respiratory illnesses. Pupils at Suan Lumphini School confront the harsh reality of their environment each morning as they assemble under coloured flags denoting the day’s air quality: a distressing routine with red signalling the worst and blue the best. Thailand grapples annually with dire air…

  • EducationThe science behind choosing between Private and Public education in Thailand

    The science behind choosing between Private and Public education in Thailand

    Deciding on a school in Thailand? It’s a big choice! Both public and private options offer advantages, so let us break it down. Public Schools: Affordable and Social Plus: Free or low-cost, fostering a strong community spirit. Minus: Larger classes may limit individual attention. Facilities might be older. Private Schools: Personalized Learning Plus: Smaller classes allow for tailored learning, often with an…

  • Thailand NewsTeenager detained for premeditated murder in Suan Luang school

    Teenager detained for premeditated murder in Suan Luang school

    A 14 year old schoolboy, recently detained at a juvenile detention centre, stands accused of premeditated murder and public possession of a weapon. This follows a tragic incident that occurred on Monday at a school in the Suan Luang district, where he allegedly stabbed and killed another student. Awaiting judgment, the teenager remains under the jurisdiction of the Central Juvenile…

  • Thailand NewsThai ministries to patrol schools post operational hours following assault

    Thai ministries to patrol schools post operational hours following assault

    The aftermath of a shocking assault on a school teacher in Chiang Rai last week has instigated the Education Ministry to collaborate with the Interior Ministry and Royal Thai Police (RTP). The objective is to ensure local law enforcement officers patrol schools after operational hours. A 38 year old man was responsible for the severe injuries inflicted on a female…

  • Thailand NewsMiss Grand Trang 2024 turns live sales into charity for Thai school

    Miss Grand Trang 2024 turns live sales into charity for Thai school

    Narisa Yeesun, known as Miss Grand Trang 2024, recently took to livestreaming to sell goods online, with a heartfelt mission to support underprivileged children. Today, she successfully turned her online sales into a charitable event by purchasing educational supplies and snacks for the students at the Municipal School of Trangkhapoom Putthawas in Kantang district, Trang province. The initiative was warmly…

  • Thailand NewsPhayam Island children’s struggle to school spurs calls for new bridge

    Phayam Island children’s struggle to school spurs calls for new bridge

    Children in Phayam Island in the Ranong province have been struggling to reach their schools due to the lack of a bridge. An online post appealing for help has sparked a call for government intervention, suggesting that before the economic bridge is built, these children need assistance. Monsoongarbage Thailand a Facebook page, shared the plight of the schoolchildren. “Can we…

  • Thailand NewsPrachin Buri school reports parent for alleged 12,500 baht fee fraud

    Prachin Buri school reports parent for alleged 12,500 baht fee fraud

    A prestigious private school in Prachin Buri reported a case of school fee payment fraud to the police. A parent allegedly used a counterfeit bank transfer slip to feign a payment of 12,500 baht for school fees, when only 1 baht was transferred. Despite not settling the outstanding payment, the parent continues to send her child to school. The parent…

  • Thailand NewsNortheast Thailand: Knife-wielding man causes chaos at school in Khon Kaen

    Northeast Thailand: Knife-wielding man causes chaos at school in Khon Kaen

    A shocking incident occurred at a school in Khon Kaen when a mentally disturbed man wielding a knife chased teachers and students around the flagpole, leading to injuries. The man was later apprehended by the police. The incident took place at 8.30am, at Ban Namphu Hin Lat School in Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum province. The man, identified as 37 year old…

  • Thailand NewsPhimai Festival alert: Homemade bomb found near Nakhon Ratchasima school

    Phimai Festival alert: Homemade bomb found near Nakhon Ratchasima school

    A suspicious object resembling a homemade bomb was discovered today in front of a school in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. Authorities quickly intervened to inspect and safely dispose of the object, suspecting it was created by teenagers planning to use it during the Phimai Festival. The police station in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima, received a notification from a member of the…

  • Thailand NewsSchool safety alert: Thai education ministry issues warning after floor collapse

    School safety alert: Thai education ministry issues warning after floor collapse

    The Ministry of Education (MoE) issued a warning to all schools about the safety of their educational buildings. This cautionary message comes in the wake of an incident where the floor of an old school building in Phanat Nikhom, Chon Buri collapsed, injuring nearly 30 students. The students fell almost 2 metres to the ground, fortunately, the area was flooded,…

  • Thailand NewsThai schoolboy’s erratic behaviour sparks concerns over past drug abuse in Buriram

    Thai schoolboy’s erratic behaviour sparks concerns over past drug abuse in Buriram

    A 13 year old student from a school in Buriram was rushed to Huai Rat Hospital after displaying unusual behaviour including confusion, fear, and sometimes screaming, causing classmates to fear. The schoolboy, known only as A, admitted to having used drugs since primary school, encouraged by older peers to join in illicit activities in the local sugarcane fields. However, recent…

  • Thailand NewsRayong anti-corruption office investigates school staff’s sightseeing trip during work visit

    Rayong anti-corruption office investigates school staff’s sightseeing trip during work visit

    The Anti-Corruption Office (ACO) in Rayong province has intensively investigated a case involving a school principal and teachers from Ban Pluak Daeng School. The probe was initiated following social media posts featuring pictures of the school staff on a sightseeing boat trip at Ratchaprapha Dam during their work trip to Surat Thani and Phang Nga provinces. The incident came under…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Bangkok school officials under investigation for alleged corruption and misuse of parents’ donations

    Former Bangkok school officials under investigation for alleged corruption and misuse of parents’ donations

    The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) ordered an investigation into allegations of misconduct and corruption against two former senior staff of Wat Suthiwararam School. Today, Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, the Secretary-General of the NACC, revealed that the Commission had identified wrongdoing linked to public service misconduct against Kongwut Paibulsilp, the former school director, and Laddawan Kowajareon Tham, the former deputy director. The accusations…

  • Chiang Mai NewsChiang Mai school cancels controversial 2000 baht fine for exam failures

    Chiang Mai school cancels controversial 2000 baht fine for exam failures

    A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between a teacher and students in a Chiang Mai secondary school, which required students to pay a fine of 2,000 baht per credit if they failed or scored zero in exams, has been scrapped. The MOU, which attracted criticism on social media, was not mandated by the school’s administrators but was the initiative of the…

  • Thailand NewsUnited voices: Education associations list criteria for next Thai minister

    United voices: Education associations list criteria for next Thai minister

    Thailand’s National Association of Secondary School Administrators, along with the National Parents and Teachers Association and the Basic Education Committee of Thailand, released a joint statement outlining six desired traits for the country’s next Minister of Education and its deputy. The groups stressed that the roles require individuals with solid educational experience, capable of addressing the current challenges faced by…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsStudent barred from classes over political disagreements with school teacher

    Student barred from classes over political disagreements with school teacher

    A Chon Buri school student has reportedly been banned from attending history classes, due to political views that conflict with those of the teacher. The matter was brought to the office of the district’s primary education area by Yodchai Pungporn, a distant MP along with the child’s mother, who expressed concern over the impact this might have on the child’s…