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US Colleges, Universities See Sharp Losses During Pandemic

The number of foreign students studying at U.S. colleges and universities sharply declined for the school year that started in September 2020. Experts attribute the decline to the COVID-19 pandemic.A survey of almost 3,000 institutions of higher educat…

Most Thai schools to reopen Monday if they pass assessments, requirements

Most Thai schools are reopening, both fully and partially on Monday (November 1st), and the Thai Ministry of Education has rolled out a set of guidelines to be followed by schools, their staff and students if they are to resume on-site classes or hybri…

Chulalongkorn alumni association defies student union’s decision to cancel coronet procession

Chulalongkorn University’s Alumni Association announced today that the university will proceed with the procession, featuring the Phra Kieo coronet, at the annual football match against Thammasat University.The alumni association’s decision is the late…

Thai university urged to protect monarchy related tradition

Chulalongkorn University’s administration has been urged to do something about the Student Union’s controversial decision to cancel a customary procession, featuring the Phra Kieo coronet, during this year’s traditional soccer match against Thammasat U…

Teachers brave tough terrain to deliver milk to children in Kanchanaburi

A group of about 20 dedicated teachers and volunteers braved four hours of rain, mud and flooded dirt roads in Thungyai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary, in Thailand’s western province of Kanchanaburi, to deliver milk to 55 children at a remote school.Altho…

Tough test ahead as Thailand mulls reopening schools

The second semester for most Thai students will start on November 1. But whether their classes are held online or onsite will depend on what schools and parents say.“We are not going to force students to return to school,” Education Minister Treenuch T…