EducationEducation
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Great giver
On December 5, Thais will celebrate His Majesty's 84th birthday anniversary throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been the focus of love and unity for Thais since his accession to the throne in 1946. His Majesty has become widely known as the world's hardest-working and longest-reigning monarch. Apart from his famous philosophies and countless royal activities, His Majesty has always nurtured local education.
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Mass meeting
Japanese Buddhist monks arrive for the opening of the Global Buddhist meeting to commemorate the 2,600th year of the enlightenment of Lord Buddha, in New Delhi, India on November 27. More than 900 Buddhist leaders and scholars participated in the four-day congregation. - AP
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Celebration preparation
Wooden ornaments are prepared to be used to decorate Ratchadamnoen Avenue in celebration of His Majesty the King's 84th birthday anniversary on December 5.
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Days of deluge
While the worst floods that Thailand has seen in more than half a century are finally starting to recede in most inundated areas, nobody is likely to soon forget the destruction, death and devastation that they caused.
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Electric assistant
Amazed smiles were the reaction to the medical assistant robot walking around the Panasonic booth at Medical Fair Asia 2011. The event was held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from September 14 to 16.
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English options
The Association of University Presidents of Thailand recently revealed the results of the latest university entrance examination. Some 20,000 applicants selected English and related fields in their top four choices. But only about 2,500 students passed the qualifying examination.
