Education
Thailand to speed up educational opportunities for Thai students
Thai Education Minister Suchart Thada-Thamrongvech pledged to speed up expanding educational opportunities for Thai students. The minister said he would expedite expanding educational opportunities for students to have equal access to education-related resources and funding sources.
Thai Education Minister Suchart Thada-Thamrongvech pledged to speed up expanding educational opportunities for Thai students. The minister said he would expedite expanding educational opportunities for students to have equal access to education-related resources and funding sources.
He pledged to promote skills training, lifelong learning and efficient learning by utilizing technologies in Thailand’s schools and universities.
The ministry will offer tablet personal computers for Grade 1 students, he said, adding that the project is underway as relevant officials are coordinating with the Chinese government to reach a government-to-government agreement.
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Thai exports Record 45.9% Growth in May
Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said exports jumped by 45.9% in May, after a 25.7% growth in April and a 12% rise in March, and are maintaining a healthy growth momentum.
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Commerce Ministry reported on Thursday (24 June) that Thai exports recorded their fastest expansion in 11 years during May, driven by strong global demand and economic recovery in trading partners, as the government continues aggressive promotion efforts.
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Bangkok closes all schools due to severe air pollution conditions
The whole of Bangkok and its vicinity were found to contain excessive amounts of PM2.5 dust this morning, measured at between 55-90 microns, according to the Pollution Control Department.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has advised the general public to anticipate severe air pollution from now until the end of the month, urging them to take precautionary measures.
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