Tag: universities
Govt to allow foreign institutions to open universities in Thailand
The government is planning to invoke Article 44 of the interim constitution to allow foreigners to open universities in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs)...
10 universities found to have offered poor quality education
BANGKOK - The Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC) has terminated 56 poor quality higher-education courses.
OHEC Secretary-General Suphat Champatong said his office found...
Universities asked to reschedule school period
BANGKOK, 14 September 2012 – The Minister of Education has asked all universities to adjust their school opening period to be in accord with...
Youth urged to take vocational studies to solve labour shortage
BANGKOK, 14 June 2011 – The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has suggested the government encourage more youngsters to take vocational studies as a...
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Neighbor dispute over damaged car exposes Thailand’s parking crisis
PATTAYA, Thailand – A dispute involving a car parked outside a neighbor’s home has reopened a wider debate in Thailand over parking habits, property...
Pattaya bars warn of wandering thief returning for phones and wallets
PATTAYA, Thailand – A phone theft incident at a bar in Pattaya has raised concerns among nightlife operators, with CCTV footage reportedly capturing a...
Thailand warns beauty clinics doctors must show real names and licenses
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand is strengthening oversight of beauty clinics by requiring doctors advertising cosmetic services to clearly display their real names and medical...
Helmet camera captures heated Bangkok road encounter over cigarette smoke
BANGKOK, Thailand – A helmet camera video showing a motorcyclist knocking a cigarette from a car passenger’s hand on a busy inner Bangkok road...
Chonburi motorcycle patrol arrives before family argument turns violent
PHANAT NIKHOM, Thailand – Police successfully ended a family dispute in Chonburi after officers responded to a heated argument on July 11, using calm...