TAG : Thai Government Policies
Two heads are better than one (sometimes)
some reasons why the education sector in Thailand is so poor
In Blogs: Tom Tuohy - 6th July 2010
Some of you may have seen the well-written and interesting article by Sirikul Bunnag in The Bangkok Post recently. It was entitled - "School heads lack English, ICT skills - Poor survey showing surprises authorities"
Tags: bangkok post newspaper thai attitudes thai education system thai government policies thai logic thai government thai universities thai teachers bangkok post articles government spending
Government initiated projects in Thailand
What is being done to help people in times of economic hardship?
In Blogs: Tom Tuohy - 3rd March 2010
Past and present efforts by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to initiate projects to help the unemployed in Thailand.
Tags: thai society economic problems thai government policies thai government thai unemployment
Lost Stories
Experiences with one of Thailand’s most progressive educators
In Blogs Archived: Ken May - 1st June 2009
He single-handedly broke every stereotype of the Ministry of Education. He was outgoing, inquisitive, articulate, globally aware, and willing to debate ideas about education. I resolved to formally interview this man one day and tell his story.
Tags: ministry of education thai education system education systems education reforms thai government policies thai politics minister of education dr chinnapat bhumirat thailand's future
A time of change
How does teaching in Thailand now compare to twenty years ago?
In Ajarn Street: Articles - 11th February 2009
For those of you pissing and moaning about visa runs, the immigration department, the work permit process, the unpredictability of the consulates in neighboring countries - let me tell you this - it was no better in the early 90s. In fact I'd say marginally worse.
Tags: teaching in thailand red tape private language schools teaching licences thailand red tape visa regulations visa runs thai government policies thai language schools thai consulates
Carried away by modern waves
A Thai minority group struggling to adapt to formal education
In Blogs Archived: Ken May - 1st November 2008
They lived simple but hard lives. Moken caught fish and seafood with spears and hand-made nets, and they had no need for electricity or piped water. They informally learned to make nets, carve boats, gather wild plants, preserve fish in the sun and salvage fresh water for drinking. Their traditional knowledge included where to find seafood and how to navigate the flow of the seas. This education was a curriculum of survival.
Tags: thai culture thai government policies thai government princess mother school projects sea gypsies moken jacques ivanoff thai minority groups
The battle is finally over
And there were no winners
In Blogs Archived: Tazza's Thailand Tales - 1st October 2007
Restrictions on freedom of speech are simply a form a thought control and involve a huge amount of power. Thailand must accept that if it wants to be a fore - player in the modern world, it must at least accept that other nations allow freedom of speech.
Tags: thai attitudes thai society thai characteristics thai lifestyle thai government policies thai government thai politics thai newspaper stories thailand's future
Nothing but disrespect
In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 24th April 2007
For those foreigners willing to devote their time and energies to quality teaching, it can be a bitterly disillusioning experience. With the salaries going lower and the benefits (medical and other insurance, housing, etc.) fewer, and the cost of living increasing, teachers who have been here for years are now leaving the country.
Tags: teaching in thailand teacher problems thai students teacher recruitment thai education system teacher respect teacher salaries qualified teachers teacher burnout leaving thailand
Prove that you’re a good teacher
In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 13th March 2007
Apparently you did not read the latest interview with the MoE in Chaingmai. The MoE does not require 4 year degrees. A teacher's license is not required for foreigners to teach English in Thailand.
Tags: teacher problems qualified teachers teaching licences degrees teaching regulations thai government policies
A flawed system indeed
Sent in by George Murden
In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 12th February 2007
I hope that when the dust settles, the government can find some middle ground that will protect the students as they should, raise standards as they should, but will also allow genuine teachers with a genuine vocation like myself to teach in their beautiful country.
Tags: ministry of education qualifications education systems government regulations thai government policies background checks john mark carr
Think outside of the box
Sent in by Richard Burgess
In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 29th November 2006
How many illegal teachers do you think are working in Thailand now? A lot I'm sure. I was one for a year. So we have the new laws, now there won't be any illegal teachers? Ummmmmm. I don't have a degree in education and I can assure you I will still be here.
Tags: teacher recruitment qualified teachers degrees teaching regulations thai government policies fake degrees
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