Re-energising higher education in AseanListen to this articleStudents at a school in Nakhon Ratchasima sit an examination for entrance to universities. A longstanding debate in higher education concerns the extent to which it should be academic rather than vocational. A possible contrast exists between education for life, on the one hand, and education for living, on the other. This historical linkage would humanise the curriculum and anchor technological progress in human development, with an ethical dimension embodying values such as inclusivity and empathy. In terms of methodology, higher education is well placed to foster critical analysis and action-based activities, often referred to as a "practicum".

Source: Bangkok Post December 21, 2025 23:03 UTC