Simple DIY Science Experiment Builds Kids’ Interest in STEM Learning
Parents, do you ever grow weary of seeing your kids spend hour after hour glued to their tablets? Convincing kids to disconnect is difficult. Rather than pleading with them to do something (anything!) else, why not do a fun, exciting
Tomorrow’s Workforce Starts with Investing in Education Today
Thailand’s economic prospects depend on its ability to build a world-class workforce. The Thai government has acknowledged this fact by making workforce development a core pillar of its Thailand 4.0 industry model. By building a world-class workforce capable of filling 21st century jobs involving innovation, technology and creativity, the vision
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OSMEP Director Suwanachai Lohawattanakul talks about SME growth in Thailand
SMEs continue to play a significant role in determining Thailand’s overall economic growth and job creation. There are three million SMEs making up 99.7% of Thai businesses and employing 10 million people. It is critical for Thai SMEs to consistently
Why does Kenan encourage kids to play with matches in math class?
Can you remember your basic algebra days? The endless equations asking you to solve for X or Y? Maybe you were assigned 40 or 50 problems a night, Y+2 = 5, solve for Y, or 4X-7 = 33, solve for X. I must have performed thousands of these equations and […]
Welcome speech: project summary to prepare for healthy aging
Mr. Piyabutr Cholvijarn, President, Kenan Foundation Asia
The Pfizer Healthy Aging Society project has become a leading knowledge-based project in this area. A total of 181 participants completed the training in Bangkok and Ubon Ratchathani, some have expanded the work into their communities and created 27 development projects to
Dr. Porametee Vimolsiri, Permanent Secretary for Social Development and Human Security
Thailand is aging faster than any other country in ASEAN and will be the second country to become a super-aged society in the region after Singapore.
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is committed to driving sustainable human and social development, and our work covers all
Why criminals should fear these 7th graders
Have you ever come home after a long day, plopped down on the couch, and started watching CSI, Law & Order, or some other modern crime drama? Fast forward three-and-a-half hours and your eyes are still glued to the TV, mesmerized by that nonconformist investigator who miraculously puts bad guys […]
How Professional Learning Communities are Transforming Education in Thailand
In the business world, the concept of a community of practice (a collective process of learning, exchange, and growth) is well recognized for its value in creating higher performing employees, teams, and organizations. The education space is no exception.
Taking notice of this proven practice, forward-looking governments and institutions have
Thai Health Tourism at a Crossroads: Three Emerging Trends
Thai Health Tourism: Potential to Lead in Wellness Tourism
Thailand is well known as a tourist destination because of its sandy beaches and beautiful nature, but its reputation as a health tourism destination is growing as well. Thailand boasts modern and internationally accredited hospitals, cosmopolitan reputation, and a favorable geographic
From the Three Rs to the Four Cs to the Workplace
First published in the T-AB Journal of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand – Volume 2, June 2019 (pages 10-11)
Think about your job for a minute. What do you do every day? Do you face a series of routine, repetitive tasks? Or, does each day bring a new