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Thammasat University unveiled its TU Next e-learning platform to enable top executives and new generations to upskill and reskill amid a change in the global labour market.

The move came during “The Future Skillset of 2022” seminar organised by the university’s Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources, Jobbkk.com and media company Arip via Zoom on Tuesday.

University rector Assoc Prof Gasinee Witoonchart said the global labour market will change in the next five years as many will lose their jobs due to a lack of necessary skills.

“To cope with this change, the university has developed the TU Next e-learning platform to enable top executives and new generations to upskill and reskill themselves,” she explained.

Gasinee added that the move would create a network between the government and private sectors in promoting online learning under the national economic and social development plan 2023-2027.

Jobbkk.com founder Thassanai Mhuansean said a change in the global labour market was due to digital disruption, an ageing society, climate change and influence from social media and big data.

He emphasised that new-generation workers must have meta skills, a growth mindset and go in for lifelong learning to be ready for four trends – digital technology-related jobs, soft skills, customer-centred jobs and awareness that the demand for some skills will not last forever.

“Hence, employees and employers should study to keep developing,” he said.

Arip CEO Boonlert Narathai said advancements to 5G and 6G would see many jobs – especially routine ones – being replaced by various technologies.

He said employers must adjust or adapt their organisations to cope with change and pay attention to building new employee skills.

Boonlert said employees should be aware of skills necessary to meet labour market demand.

“Thinking-based solutions, information literacy, digital literacy and influencing and leading to goals are all necessary for the future,” he advised.

Thammasat University’s Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources director Surapit Promsit said the TU Next platform would enable people to learn anywhere anytime.

“With this platform, students can choose learning courses they are interested in and exchange experiences with others,” he said, “This platform has efficient evaluation systems and is able to support all IT devices.”

Surapit said TU Next features a variety of learning courses designed by Thammasat University lecturers.

The university will launch learning courses for top executives focusing on experience sharing and sustainable development, he said.

“Those interested in more information can visit Thammasat University’s Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources,” he added.

Published : March 30, 2022

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The British Council, with the British Embassy, announced four winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2021-22, celebrating their outstanding achievements and their contribution to strengthening ties between the UK and Thailand.

Bangkok 23 March 2022 – The British Council in Thailand, together with the British Embassy Bangkok, announced the recipients of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2021 in Thailand to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Thai UK alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education.

In total, four winners, and the other eight finalists, were recognised for their outstanding achievements in four categories; science and sustainability, culture and creativity, social action, and business and innovation, as well as for their important contribution to strengthening collaborative ties between the UK and Thailand. Additionally, the British Council is pleased to launch ‘Alumni UK’, the global platform to connect UK alumni from across the globe, where all UK alumni can grow their worldwide professional network, continue learning and share their experience and expertise with others.

Mr Mark Gooding, the British Ambassador to Thailand said, ‘UK alumni in Thailand are involved in many different areas of work and include award-winning scientists, entrepreneurs, leaders of public and private organisations, media figures, journalists, and artists, to name but a few. I am continually impressed by the inspiring stories of UK alumni and the great impact that they have made. For the UK, the alumni network represents an important bond between our countries and serves to strengthen further the long-lasting friendly relationship between Thailand and the United Kingdom.’

Ms Helga Stellmacher, the director of the British Council in Thailand mentioned, ‘UK alumni are an inspiration to future generations of students considering a UK education. Building alumni relations takes time and the British Council in Thailand has spent 70 years building the bridge to a lifelong network. This is our fourth year of UK Alumni Awards in Thailand, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Thai UK alumni and the impact and value of a UK higher education that make a positive contribution to their communities, professions, and countries.’

This year, four awards were presented to four outstanding Thai UK alumni as follow:

– Science and Sustainability Award was presented to Assist.Prof.Dr. Chedtha Puncreobutr, a researcher who has innovated with cutting-edge technology using a combination of 3D printing technology and AI to bring custom-made affordable bone prostheses to Thai patients.

– Culture and Creativity Award was presented to Assist. Prof. Supitcha Tovivich, an architectural lecturer whose passion is in the role of design intervention and participatory placemaking.

– Social Action Award was presented to Miss Tidarat Yingcharoen, an advocate for education equity via independent organizations and a political party platform.

– Business and Innovation Awards was presented to Asst. Prof. Sarayut Rueangsuwan, a co-founder of CABB Taxi, a taxi service platform which changed the competitive landscape of taxi services in Bangkok.

These four winners, together with the other eight finalists from Thailand will also be entering the UK Alumni Awards global level competition, and the global finalists are to be announced in May 2022.

‘Additionally, the British Council is pleased to launch ‘Alumni UK’, the global platform to connect UK alumni from across the globe. By joining Alumni UK, all UK alumni can grow their worldwide professional network, continue learning and share their experience and expertise with others. They will find resources to develop their career and new opportunities to help them succeed. It’s also a place where all UK alumni can celebrate their connection to the UK and keep up to date with UK culture and English language. Alumni can express their interest in joining the platform and find out more information at our website http://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/alumni-uk’, Ms Helga added.

For more information, please visit http://www.britishcouncil.or.th or follow our Facebook fanpage ‘British Council Thailand’.

Published : March 24, 2022

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A former deputy education minister last week called on Ramkhamhaeng University and other varsities around the country to radically alter their approach to teaching, to cope with ever-changing career trends in the near future.

Clinical Professor Emeritus Udom Kachintorn MD, a deputy education minister from November 2017 to May 2019, was speaking at “RAM Talk”, a conference initiated by Ramkhamhaeng University (RU). The second session held on February 9 was titled “The Future of Thai Education”.

In a forceful speech, Udom said overhauling the curricula at several universities was important, and greater focus should be placed on experience-based and competency-based learning in time-sensitive subjects. He said the changes were necessary to cope with ever-changing career trends in Thailand and the world.

Udom, who was a senator from May 2019 to February 2020, also made the case for project-based learning. He said lecturers should master in subjects they teach by having on-site experience of them, perhaps by undergoing apprenticeship at business locations and working in related fields. He believed this should be made mandatory for hiring future lecturers in relevant fields for RU or other Thai universities.

As a career medical doctor graduating from the prestigious Siriraj Medical School, Udom also served from 2015 to 2017 as the president of Mahidol University (MU), which oversees Siriraj Medical School.

With Ramkhamhaeng University (RU) rector Suebpong Prabyai in attendance, Udom told the seminar that he would make a similar proposal at an upcoming meeting with MU while urging RU to heed his advice at the earliest.

Highlighting the title of the session, the 67-year-old Udom said Thai universities need to serve ever-changing career and market trends while coping with other changes at the global level.

“The future of Thai education should emphasise building manpower to deal with the new world, while also supporting communities, society and the country through creating a smart economy and a smart society,” he said.

University graduates in Thailand need to improve their leadership skills instead of just being employees, in order to lead their businesses or create their own in a short period of time after graduation.

Regarding Thai universities adapting to train future leaders, Udom said knowledge- and innovation-driven learning must be immediately included in teaching to prepare for the new jobs of the 21st century.

Udom also coined the term “University 4.0” as a guideline for Thai universities to follow, by adopting a number of measures he had helped device during his stint as deputy education minister. “University 4.0 can be adopted immediately without orders from the ministry, especially by those now privately owned, but a few measures have been implemented or pursued,” he said.

He added that universities are important to instil leadership skills in students so that they develop entrepreneurial drive prior to their graduation.

And while developing their students in new subjects for future career trends, universities must also focus on providing “soft skills”, such as interpersonal skills and service-oriented mindset, he said.

Universities in the future need to produce graduates with practical competence, through a customised higher education focusing on the development of skills and competency, instead of just academic lecturing and providing certificates, he said.

The third RAM Talk is scheduled for February 23. It is titled “With Love and Peace” in honour of highly-revered Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away on January 23.

Thasong Asvasena
Special to The Nation

Published : February 15, 2022

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Thailand’s free coding school is inviting Thai and international students to enrol in its first on-site programme, with an innovative promise of “No tuition, no teachers, no degree”.

42 Bangkok, a coding institute under King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), was launched to tap programmers’ potential in the growing Thai digital industry, said its director Chaiyan Jayantanasen.

The institute is a branch of the famed Ecole 42 in Paris and part of an international network covering 25 countries, according to information on the 42 website. The “no tuition, no teacher, no degree” teaching method attracts more than 100,000 programmers worldwide per year, the website adds. Students can choose to study anytime, anywhere just by logging in.

42 Bangkok’s curriculum has six steps.

After a four-week intensive course in basic programming, students progress to the fundamentals of programming, then an internship, followed by in-depth programming, appraisal, and finally advanced learning or the option of joining the workforce.

Students are taught both “hard skills – professional skills necessary for work – and soft or social skills.

“The highlight of studying at 42 Bangkok is the focus on crucial topics without spending time studying unnecessary courses,” KMITL’s acting president Anuwat Changwanichlert said.

“You can also choose your own study time if you intend to complete the course within one year and start working immediately.”

Demand for tech skills is rising fast as companies, organisations and governments transition to the digital era, said 42 Bangkok.

Contact 42 Bangkok at (02) 329 8000 ext 7480, http://www.facebook.com/42Bangkok or http://www.42bangkok.com

Published : February 14, 2022

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Thailand’s Denla British School (DBS) is investing 600 million baht in new school buildings and arts facilities for senior students (years 11 to 13).

Thailand’s Denla British School (DBS) is investing 600 million baht in new school buildings and arts facilities for senior students (years 11 to 13).
Asst Prof Dr Toryos Pandejpong, DBS board director, said the aim is to drive the school forward under the objective of “Building for the Best” by expanding enrolment of senior students aged 14 to 18.
The new buildings and facilities like the auditorium, design technology suite, IT suite, senior library, sixth form centre, common rooms, art studios, and so on, are for senior school students to explore, learn and conduct research on their own.
He added the school has laid the groundwork for both hard and soft skills for students from an early age, while also constructing school buildings and facilities for the “Purpose of Learning” as characterised by the British curriculum.
The Purpose of Learning is based on:
• Self-discovery: Educational support, facilities and curriculum that offers students a wide range of activities to find out what interests them and what they are good at from an early age.
• Self-learning: This ability will allow children to develop their knowledge and potential sustainably.

The curriculum aims to prepare children for their future, especially in this era of rapid change and disruption, he said.
“Disruption occurs in all sectors, including education. In this age of disruption, I believe we must provide children with a solid educational foundation from an early age through rich knowledge and various life skills, and with this strong foundation, children will grow and be able to adapt to any challenge in life,” Toryos said.
“I believe everything starts with a good education, which is why DBS begins with the goal of ‘Nurturing Great Global Leaders’ when preparing our children. The term ‘leaders’ does not imply that they must become prime ministers, politicians, or business owners; rather ‘a great leader’ is a well-rounded, creative, innovative, high-quality global citizen.”
DBS’s motto in Latin says “Semper Ad Maiora” or “Always to Greater Things”, which means “we always strive for the best by constantly improving and developing to provide the best education and support for the children”, Toryos added.
Dr Temyos Pandejpong, another DBS board director, said Thailand has more than 200 international schools, which have shown annual growth of 9 per cent or the highest in Southeast Asia.
He said the international school business is booming in Thailand because parents have confidence in the curriculums’ effectiveness in building a strong educational foundation for their children.
“The benchmark for determining a child’s success has shifted. Because a child’s success in obtaining a doctorate or an engineering degree is no longer the only measure of success, parents in the modern era are more open-minded and encourage their children to pursue their own interests,” Temyos said.

Previously, parents may have believed that they could send their children to any school, but as they grow older, it is time to focus on good universities, he pointed out.
“Parents now believe that they must ‘invest now’ and ‘harvest in the future’ with their children. Invest in their children’s education now so that they can be well-rounded adults when they grow up and become quality individuals with a high chance of success. That success will be theirs for life because the knowledge and skills they have will prepare them to overcome any challenges in this fast-paced, ever-changing world full of disruption,” Temyos said.
He also said DBS’s marketing strategy is to constantly improve itself because there are more international schools in Thailand now, posing stiff competition and giving parents more choices.

We must strive for the highest standards possible because it is an investment in the education of our children, in people, he said.
“We want our students to get the most from their DBS experience. Besides developing the curriculum, facilities, school operation and service, we must also develop people.
“Our students must not just excel academically, but they must also be emotionally intelligent. They must learn to empathise with others and contribute to their community or society in which they live.”
Toryos said DBS focuses on harmony and teamwork that it fosters among teachers, support staff, students and parents.
“We all have contributed to the growth and development of the school, which is why we call our school the DBS Community.
“We believe in preparing children for challenges they may face in the future by equipping them with a great education. We nurture them to be physically, mentally, and skilfully strong so they are ready to deal with any situation,” Toryos concluded.

Published : February 14, 2022

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Thailand’s plunging birth rate is triggering alarm bells in the education business, with some Thai universities recording almost 50 per cent fewer new students in recent years.

The Kingdom witnessed more than 1 million births per year in the 1980s. However, that figure has been falling ever since and dropped below 600,000 for the first time in 2020.

In the next 10 years, the downward trend is set to see fewer than 500,000 children born every year in Thailand.

The record low birth rate also means fewer children are entering the education system and going on to university. Thai universities are also suffering from the new generation’s trend away from taking multiple degree courses, as well as the ease of attending online classes at famous foreign universities.

As a result, Thai higher education institutions, both state and private sector, must adapt fast to keep up with the changes.

Assoc Professor Thanawat Phonwichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), said his university used to accept around 7,000-8,000 students a year, but that figure has now fallen to 4,500. Meanwhile, the total number of students at UTCC has dropped from 25,000 to 22,000 due to the low birth rate and falling popularity of bachelor’s degrees. One bright spot is that master’s, doctorates and lifelong learning are getting more attention.

Thanawat warned that universities would be forced to close or merge unless they adapted quickly to the changing landscape. Changes that need to be made include more flexible application processes, specialised programmes and evening courses, and more cooperation with universities abroad, he said.

Thai universities should also launch programmes that meet the lifestyle needs of the new generation. He added that adopting high-tech learning methods coupled with hands-on experience was also vital if universities wanted to attract the new students that they need to survive.

Published : February 06, 2022

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Thai international students will be able to enter New Zealand from April 12 as the country gradually reopens its borders.

About 3,000 Thai students headed to study in New Zealand every year before Covid-19 struck in early 2020.

New Zealand will accept around 5,000 international students from April as part of a five-step reopening process announced on Friday.

The first step will see New Zealanders in Australia allowed to return from February 27. The second step will open the country to all foreign nationals from March 13, while some international students will be allowed to return for the second semester from April 12.

The country will fully open to foreign students via normal visa arrangements from October, enabling them to enrol for 2023, said Education New Zealand (ENZ) chief executive Grant McPherson.

“The border reopening steps outlined today enable the international education sector to progressively open through 2022 for the existing cohorts, with a new much larger cohort able to enter New Zealand for study before semester two,” McPherson said.

Published : February 04, 2022

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A senior education official has urged the government to increase the education budget after Thailand dropped one place in the international education competitiveness rankings.

Education Council secretary-general Atthaphon Sangkhawasee said his agency has studied the 2021 International Institute for Management Development (IMD) rankings, which showed Thailand dropped to 56th out of 64 countries.

Thailand ranked a distant third in Asean, behind Singapore in 7th place and Malaysia in 39th.

Atthapon said the 2021 rankings revealed three indicators of weaknesses in Thai education.

First, the secondary school enrolment rate dropped four places to 61st.

Second, the student-teacher ratio in secondary schools dropped three places to 60th.

And third, the education budget as a proportion of GDP dropped one place to 59th.

However, the rankings also revealed two improvements.

Thailand’s universities rose one place to 48th and the student-teacher ratio in primary schools jumped sic places to 30th among the 64 countries ranked.

Atthaphon said the rankings reflect the need for Thai education development. He urged education agencies to adjust their 2023 budget proposals accordingly.

Education Minister Treenuch Thienthong has agreed to put a proposal to Cabinet to raise the subsidy rate for basic education management in line with GDP

Published : January 30, 2022

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DBS explained that parents need to start looking for a good school for their children from the very beginning because good education is a legacy they can give to their offspring.

Denla British School (DBS), an international school in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district, reveals the 10 reasons why parents have confidence in it and why it was named Thailand’s top international school in 2019.

DBS explained that parents need to start looking for a good school for their children from the very beginning because good education is a legacy they can give to their offspring.

“DBS is a leading international school with expertise in providing an enhanced curriculum similar to private schools in Britain,” DBS said. “Citing statistics, 51 per cent of students from private schools in Britain have won A or A+ in their A-level exams.”

Here are then 10 reasons why DBS is a preferred school:

• Enhanced UK curriculum: This system gives students a chance to reach their highest potential through rapid development. Teachers are native English speakers who meet British curriculum standards, hold a degree in specific fields and have at least two years experience.

• Personalised learning: The curriculum gives each student a chance to find and develop their unique talents. Students are taught based on their skills and interest to encourage them to achieve their goals.

• Extended school day: DBS keeps students on campus for an extra hour so they can focus on extracurricular activities such as robotics, literature, art, music and sports. This gives them a chance to develop soft skills and bond with teachers and classmates.

• More than just English: Apart from covering basic subjects like the English language, mathematics, science, geography, history and physical education, additional courses like computer, music, art and Chinese are also provided.

• GL assessment: Apart from daily, semester and annual exams, DBS also conducts GL (Granada learning) assessments to check students’ potential and if they need any special assistance. With rigorous lessons and a balance between academic and skill-building activities, this curriculum can be used as a passport to study in universities worldwide, including the US, UK, Australia, Europe and Canada.

• World-class facilities: Classrooms at DBS are 50-per-cent larger than in other international schools and more than 40 facilities are provided, such as football fields, running tracks, indoor swimming pool, gymnastic room, tennis court, playgrounds, music rooms, workshops and library. The school’s third sports complex was completed recently.

• House system: Students are divided into four houses to build leadership and cooperation between freshmen and seniors through activities and competitions. The houses are named after palaces owned by the British monarchy, namely Buckingham, Sandringham, Windsor and Balmoral.

• Pastoral care: To ensure students’ well-being, teachers take care of and provide advice to each student personally. They also keep parents updated about their child’s progress.

• Apple distinguished school: DBS uses Apple devices as teaching materials. Mac lab and Mac’s makerspace are also provided to encourage students to use technology for innovation, such as 3D printing, programming and coding.

• Approved international standards: DBS has been approved by the International Schools Association of Thailand and the Council of International Schools in educational standards. The school was also named the best international school in Bangkok and Thailand by World Schools in 2019 and the top international school in the country by The Excelligent in the same year.

“DBS students are developed from every aspect and many have won awards in academic and non-academic fields,” the school said.

“The school aims to create high-quality leaders and entrepreneurs who can compete at an international level in line with the school’s motto – ‘Always to Greater Things’.”

Published : December 28, 2021

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First time in Thailand! Chula’s “Roadmap and Life Tools for the New Generation”, a world-class program accredited by Stanford University, is ready to be offered to teach students the needed skills to design their life and the mindset for working with others so that they can build the future and society.

The present and future times are fast-changing and are indeed turbulent.  To live happily in this world and be a force of good for society, one needs appropriate life skills, mindsets, and tools.  So, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with various world-class institutions, has developed a general education curriculum entitled “Roadmap and Life Tools for the New Generation” to prepare students to be better equipped for the future.

“This course is the key to helping us understand and see the world as it is.  Students will be able to better navigate and design their life path based on assessments of needs and aptitude, and create a mindset that will allow them to work effectively with others,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee Prapasarakul, Director of the Chula General Education Center (Chula GenEd).

The new course to be offered in the second semester of the 2021 academic year (January 2022) has been researched, tested, and endorsed by Stanford University, and has also received support from the South East Asia Center (SEAC), an international organization that focuses on leadership development.

Three Roadmaps and crucial tools for life design

The “Roadmap and Life Tools for the New Generation” course consists of three main tools:

1. Design Your Life: Design the desired life that is meaningful, based on design thinking.  For this tool, Chula worked with Standford professor, Bill Burnett, the author of Designing Your Life   to help design the course to fit the Thai context.  “Students will examine and try to find the meaning of a balanced life, and how to manage their energy, including experimenting with a prototype low-risk lifestyle,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee explained.

2. Outward Mindset: Create a mindset that fosters relationships with people around you and improves the quality of life. Chula collaborated with the world-renowned consulting institute, the Arbinger Institute to focus on changing people’s mindset so that “mindset drives activities. Behavior drives results.”

3. Self-Leadership: Develop proactive leadership, the skills to set and achieve personal goals, overcome limiting beliefs, learn to know to set goals, and assess your competency to seek proactive support.

“We must be a self-leader, stay true to our goals of the desired lifestyle, and possess the right skills to make that vision possible. Otherwise, others will set the goals for us.”

A life design course that “you like and is right”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuvee is confident that this course will help students to design a life that they “like and is right” for them.  “We must first understand that the life we “like” is a life that brings happiness and satisfaction to us. The life that’s “right” is a life that benefits others and does not harm anybody. This course will help the new generation to get to know themselves to see what kind of life that is to their liking and what is right for them.”

Published : November 11, 2021

By : THE NATION