You would think they would have a decent education system for the Thais before they attempt this.
Highhopes to be Asia's international education hub
By WANNAPA PHETDEE
THE NATION
Published on October 11, 2009
International education in Thailand is set to grow 10 per cent yearly and the government expects to have up to 100,000 foreign students enrolled here within five years, up from about 30,000 at present, a senior Commerce Ministry official said.
"The quality of international academic institutions in Thailand is acknowledged worldwide. Much lower costs than many other countries are our strong point," said Rachane Potjanasuntorn, director-general of the Department of Export Promotion (DEP).
"Also, the rich culture, hospitality, good living environment and attractive tourist destinations are crucial factors luring more foreign students to study here," he said.
"However, to achieve growth, prestigious Thai universities should reach out to other countries and offer interesting promotions to foreigners."
The Commission on Higher Education's Bureau of International Cooperation Strategy said there were 70,174 university students attending international and English programmes in 2008, compared to 60,221 in 2007. The number of foreign students also rose to 16,361 in 2008 from 11,021 in 2007.
President of the International Schools Association of Thailand, Usa Somboon, said that in spite of the world economic recession, the number of school students had remained steady over the past few years.
There were about 32,000 students in Thailand's international schools each year. Furthermore, more school students from South Korea and Japan are studying in Thailand.
"International schools in Thailand offer the same standards as ones in Europe and the US. They have been assessed by three international assessment organisations every five years and Thailand's Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment," Usa said.
"Lots of former school students here were able to enter many world-class universities. Studying here costs an average of only US$18,000 [Bt600,000] per year, while in developed countries it costs $28,000 a year," she added.
The DEP has been promoting Thailand's international education for more than 10 years. So far, about 420 international and English programme academic institutions in Thailand could provide around 900 programmes to 102,466 students.
The annual Thailand International Education Exhibition kicked off on Friday under the concept "Asia's Hub of International Education". The event is one of the strategies of the DEP to promote international education in Thailand.
Princess Yiwang Pindarica of Bhutan, who is furthering her bachelor's degree at an international university in Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
Rachane said the exhibition this year highlighted specialised fields in Thailand's academic institutions, including the Aviation Institute, which was accredited worldwide, and King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, which made the world championship rescue-robots.
More than 200 leading Thai international institutes will be available to give visitors information about their curriculum at the fair until today.
Different workshops, like short movies, learning Thai and English with famous experts and singing techniques as well as students' |performances are added attractions.
Visitors will also learn more about international education from interesting talks by well-known people who have been through the experience.
-- The Nation 2009/10/11
Hub of international education?
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The understudy
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Hey yo
Before the Education Minister and Education Ministry aim to be an International education they must really and I mean seriously improve the current Education System in Thailand which is beyond miserable to discribe it lightlly. To say it as it really is I would say it's more than piss poor
Your's The understudy!
Before the Education Minister and Education Ministry aim to be an International education they must really and I mean seriously improve the current Education System in Thailand which is beyond miserable to discribe it lightlly. To say it as it really is I would say it's more than piss poor
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My impression is that the losing face issue is a big problem as they will not fail students as that would case a lose of face. They are discouraged from asking questions as that is not polite?
So if you are discouraged from asking questions and do not have to worry about failing the easy road is to do nothing and essentially learn nothing as well.
The lack of proper education is IMHO is preventing LOS from ever joining the other counties that have advanced beyond being a 3rd world county.
People who are most successful have been educated outside of Thailand.
I'm not Thailand bashing as I quite like LOS and it's people, but they do have a serious problem here. Not that we can do anything about it, but it is advantageous to be aware of the problems.
So if you are discouraged from asking questions and do not have to worry about failing the easy road is to do nothing and essentially learn nothing as well.
The lack of proper education is IMHO is preventing LOS from ever joining the other counties that have advanced beyond being a 3rd world county.
People who are most successful have been educated outside of Thailand.
I'm not Thailand bashing as I quite like LOS and it's people, but they do have a serious problem here. Not that we can do anything about it, but it is advantageous to be aware of the problems.
A couple of points to make, many Thais do not have an inquiring mind and they typically do not question things. They find farangs frustrating to deal with as we ask to many questions.
Being literate and able to read and write does not necessarily equate to being educated, as we know it. Although you must be able to read and write to be educated.
You will find many of the countries with low literacy figures typically have a very low literacy for the female population compared to the males. Thailand is very good in educating both genders equally.
Being literate and able to read and write does not necessarily equate to being educated, as we know it. Although you must be able to read and write to be educated.
You will find many of the countries with low literacy figures typically have a very low literacy for the female population compared to the males. Thailand is very good in educating both genders equally.
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I agree with norm's post and was thinking (briefly) about a definition for 'education'. Had a quick flit around the web and came up with this:
"A proper definition of education is NOT the delivery of information, it is cognitive mapping of reliable access to optimal states of mind."
Perfect. I think we can all agree that sums it up nicely.
"A proper definition of education is NOT the delivery of information, it is cognitive mapping of reliable access to optimal states of mind."
Perfect. I think we can all agree that sums it up nicely.
This is the way
If I cannot understand the definition does that mean I'm uneducated?dtaai-maai wrote:I agree with norm's post and was thinking (briefly) about a definition for 'education'. Had a quick flit around the web and came up with this:
"A proper definition of education is NOT the delivery of information, it is cognitive mapping of reliable access to optimal states of mind."
Perfect. I think we can all agree that sums it up nicely.
There is a famous Zen story which explains real education:
Noticing that his father was growing old, the son of a burglar asked his father to teach him the trade so that he could carry on the family business after his father had retired.
The father agreed, and that night they broke into a house together.
Opening a large chest the father told his son to go in and pick out the clothing. As soon as the boy was inside, the father locked the chest and then made a lot of noise so that the whole house was aroused. Then he slipped quietly away.
Locked inside the chest the boy was angry, terrified, and puzzled as to how he was going to get out. Then an idea flashed to him- he made a noise like a cat. The family told a maid to take a candle and examine the chest. When the lid was unlocked the boy jumped out, blew the candle, pushed his way past the astonished maid, and ran out. The people ran after him. Noticing a well by the side of the road the boy threw in a large stone, then hid in the darkness. The pursuers gathered around the well trying to see the burglar drowning himself.
When the boy got home he was very angry at his father and he tried to tell him the story; but the father said: 'Don't bother to tell me the details, you are here- you have learned the art.'
Noticing that his father was growing old, the son of a burglar asked his father to teach him the trade so that he could carry on the family business after his father had retired.
The father agreed, and that night they broke into a house together.
Opening a large chest the father told his son to go in and pick out the clothing. As soon as the boy was inside, the father locked the chest and then made a lot of noise so that the whole house was aroused. Then he slipped quietly away.
Locked inside the chest the boy was angry, terrified, and puzzled as to how he was going to get out. Then an idea flashed to him- he made a noise like a cat. The family told a maid to take a candle and examine the chest. When the lid was unlocked the boy jumped out, blew the candle, pushed his way past the astonished maid, and ran out. The people ran after him. Noticing a well by the side of the road the boy threw in a large stone, then hid in the darkness. The pursuers gathered around the well trying to see the burglar drowning himself.
When the boy got home he was very angry at his father and he tried to tell him the story; but the father said: 'Don't bother to tell me the details, you are here- you have learned the art.'
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Hi there Lomulomuamart wrote:The understudy,
Did you go through that trash of an education yourself?
How would you improve it if you have done?
First of all I was fortunate not to go through the trash of this education system in Thaland. I was bought up in the German Education system in late 80's early 90's which I admit is not the best it has it's advantages and dis advantages.
How I would change the system if would be at the helm?
1. Standardise Education Curriculum Nationwide to a level that is on par with Private Schools.
3. Reduce rote learning to the absolute nessecity and try to encourage Children to have an enquiring mindset and everything that goes along with it.
3. Teach current stuff which is important or could important in our Childrens future. to prperly prepare them for the world.
4. every 5 to 10 years The education Ministry should have a rewiev of Thailands Educatio curriculum with an established University in the West. and give suggestions which point to improve which points can move the society forward.
Your's The understuudy!!!
PS: This is all wishfull thinking as I know that That education Ministry is influenced by Thailands Elite who wants an always obbeying and content populus where (mostly unspoken but reality vehemently denied by the TPTB (The Powers that be) the cast system still exsists here in Thailand and everyone should know their place.
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“Once you survive Stamford U Hua Hin Campus only you can survive anything!!!”
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“Once you survive Stamford U Hua Hin Campus only you can survive anything!!!”
