UK and Thailand to boost scientific research and English proficiency

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The United Kingdom and Thailand are primed to sign two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) within the forthcoming three months. The objective is to enhance scientific education and research, as well as improve English language proficiency among Thai students.

 

These MoU agreements are the result of the recent elevation of the Thailand-UK relationship to a strategic partnership. This information was disclosed by Danny Whitehead, the Director of the British Council in Thailand, who also highlighted education as one of the primary areas for collaborative effort.

 

The announcement was made during the recent initiation of the Thai-UK World-class University Consortium project. Whitehead elaborated that one MoU will be signed with Thailand’s Ministry of High Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI). The focus of this agreement will be on scientific research and enhancing English language proficiency in higher education students.

The second MoU will be with the Ministry of Education and will concentrate on collaboration for English language studies in basic education.

Whitehead expressed his enthusiasm about the changing perception of the English language in Thailand.

 

“It’s great to see that English language is no longer just a subject in school but has become a life skill critical not just for personal or professional use but also in helping to drive investment into Thailand.”

 

He also noted that improving the English language skills of Thai scientists will enable them to present their research globally, thereby garnering more international attention and recognition, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Punpermsak Aruni, the head of the Strategic Management Division at MHESI, expressed optimism about the benefits of the bilateral exchange for the country’s research field.

 

“After the MoUs are signed, it might take a long time to scale up the process. If successful, it will help to raise Thai education to a world-class standard.”

 

In related news, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston CBE, along with British Ambassador Mark Gooding, engaged in a diplomatic meeting to discuss economic collaboration between the UK and Thailand.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-03

 

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[bob smith]

no more amulets then?

 

bob.

Edited April 3 by bob smith

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

improve English language proficiency among Thai students.

Should get the Aussies involved if you want Thai's to improve their English language. Aussie lingo, easy to learn. 

 

I have a different meaning for 'Chock a Block', it usually involves my girlfriend. 

 

BTW, there's quite a few members here that 'waffle on' at times.  

                     ^^^^^^^ comes to mind. 🤔

 

 

Edited April 3 by SAFETY FIRST

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The United Kingdom and Thailand are primed to sign two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) within the forthcoming three months. The objective is to enhance scientific education and research, as well as improve English language proficiency among Thai students.

English nationals [Brits born & Bred] .... nah I won't bother finishing.

[mfd101]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

“It’s great to see that English language is no longer just a subject in school but has become a life skill critical not just for personal or professional use but also in helping to drive investment into Thailand.”

 

He also noted that improving the English language skills of Thai scientists will enable them to present their research globally, thereby garnering more international attention and recognition

Mmmm, I await the trend lines.

[mfd101]

As to the 'Aussie lingo' above, much of what's listed there would be all-but-unknown to any Aussie under about 60 years old.

[Srikcir]

I look forward to UK making its English more understandable.

[dinsdale]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Whitehead expressed his enthusiasm about the changing perception of the English language in Thailand.

 

“It’s great to see that English language is no longer just a subject in school but has become a life skill critical not just for personal or professional use but also in helping to drive investment into Thailand.”

Well I have to say this is probably one of the great out of touch comments for a long time. May I suggest drunk Glaswegians (English native speakers) be hired to encourage the learning process and the understanding of spoken English. 

This is just a corperate deal. Happens every now and again and nothing changes. International schools maybe but these are for a very small minority of the school population in Thailand. The privileged few.

Edited April 3 by dinsdale

[Moonlover]

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

I look forward to UK making its English more understandable.

I think it will be too late for many members of this forum though.

[StayinThailand2much]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

“After the MoUs are signed, it might take a long time to scale up the process. If successful, it will help to raise Thai education to a world-class standard.”

 

Hope, by that time there will still be Thais (and other humans) on this planet...

[Middle Aged Grouch]

Good idea as most sales staff barely speak english mostly in towns like Bangkok or Hua Hin, with big spending power from the foreigner retirees. When you shop and the sales girl just shakes her head as they do and says the usual "no can do" perhaps due to not understanding, it's a big loss for the business.

[mancub]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

If successful, it will help to raise Thai education to a world-class standard.”

I fear the phrase " world-class" has been greatly devalued in recent years.

[john donson]

4 years uni degree in angrit and hardly can speak a sentence...  TIT

[KannikaP]

20 hours ago, Srikcir said:

I look forward to UK making its English more understandable.

It is reasonably easy to understand when talking, but some of the 'ancient' spelling needs a kick up the bum. Right?