http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1094953/english-plan-at-risk-before-it-even-begins http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1093725/new-test-for-english-teachers-studentsSTUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING The education ministry, deserves praise for making an effort to improve English learning such as providing courses for Thai teachers. If an English speaker can get Thai students speaking and expressing themselves, the degrees they have and tests they take may be irrelevant. PROBLEMS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION English pronunciation is the most difficult part for many Thais and the best solution is exposure to English-speaking environments. FRAMEWORK FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING For the Education Ministry, underperforming Thai students and unqualified foreign teachers are the key problems that need to be tackled. The Education Ministry has a new plan for an English language test to lift the quality of teaching and learning in Thailand.

Source: Bangkok Post September 26, 2016 09:59 UTC