Rattana Lao

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Rattana Lao received a PhD in Comparative and International Education with a specialization in Political Science from Teachers College, Columbia University. Based in Bangkok, she writes on Education and International Development. She is the founder of UNITE Thailand, a youth group for education empowerment. She can be reached at rattana.lao[at]yahoo.com

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Peace through education: Luang Po Uttama’s vision for Sangklaburi

SANGKLABURI – Nearly 500 kilometers away from Bangkok, Sangklaburi is a small-town in Kanchanaburi province, the western part of Thailand. It is surrounded by...

On Imagination and Misconception of Education: Dr. Susan Sclafani

The changing role of education stands at the heart of the conversation on the rapidly changing nature of work, technological revolution and future of...

Dhanin Chearavanont’s Vision on Education and the Secrets to Successful Business

Nakhonratchsima – 400 educators and business leaders gathered together to participate in the Forum for World Education, hosted by Chareon Pokkapand Group, the biggest...

Serving the country and the King: The Constitutional Court Justice Chiranit Havanond

December is an auspicious month for Thai people. On the 5th of December, the Kingdom celebrates the legacy of His Majesty the late King...

Technological Divide and Thailand’s Development: A Reflection of Dr. Narong Yoothanom

As the first Engineer who received the prestigious Ananda Mahidol Foundation’s scholarship, Dr. Narong Yoothanom graduated with Ph.D. from the Missouri University of Science...

Bringing “the people” back in: Forest Resources Conservation with Dr. Apichart Pattaratuma

With a lifetime dedicated to forest conservation, Dr. Apichart Pattaratuma reflected back on his career and what forest management means to Thailand. In the...

The Anandamahidol Foundation and the Legacy of Rama the Ninth of Thailand

Founded in 1955 by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama the Ninth of Thailand, the Ananda Mahidol Foundation has supported and sponsored exceptional young...

“Democratize”Quality Early Childhood Education in Asia: Interview with Dr. Lydia Chan

The covid-19 has created a colossal impact on education. Schools have been closed around the world and students have been stranded at home. For...

Learning in light of crisis

Bangkok – The global pandamic of COVID 19 has hit the world in a way nobody has foreseen, let alone prepared to respond. It...

The end of the perfect melons

On May 2019, two melons from Hokkaido sold at the prices of 45,000 USD. Yes, you heard it right. Two melons. They were not your “regular” melons....

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