10tazione Posted February 22 Posted February 22 https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2746834 ... A very large number of youths and adults in Thailand cannot perform basic reading and computing tasks, tend not to engage with others and are not open to exploring new ideas, said the report, “Fostering Foundational Skills in Thailand: From a Skills Crisis to a Learning Society”. ... KeepItReal 1 Quote
vinapu Posted February 22 Posted February 22 that's seems to be malady in all developed societies. And then they are complains that immigrants are coming and taking jobs. KeepItReal and 10tazione 1 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 23 Posted February 23 23 hours ago, 10tazione said: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2746834 ... A very large number of youths and adults in Thailand cannot perform basic reading and computing tasks, tend not to engage with others and are not open to exploring new ideas, said the report, “Fostering Foundational Skills in Thailand: From a Skills Crisis to a Learning Society”. ... I bet they are good on social media! vinapu and 10tazione 2 Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 23 Posted February 23 My guide in Siem Reap said that about 30% of the population are illiterate. Mind you the cou try has had 30 years of civil war, but even so. 10tazione 1 Quote
reader Posted February 24 Posted February 24 I think some of the best and brightest staff the ticket booths at BTS and MRT stations. No matter how I manage to mangle the name of my destination, they still deal out the correct token and provide correct change in record time—and always with a thank you. Same for the ladies who collect bus fares. vinapu and 10tazione 2 Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 24 Posted February 24 9 hours ago, reader said: I think some of the best and brightest staff the ticket booths at BTS and MRT stations. No matter how I manage to mangle the name of my destination, they still deal out the correct token and provide correct change in record time—and always with a thank you. Same for the ladies who collect bus fares. I agree about the MRT station ticket staff. I have also found them very good. Quote
macaroni21 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Wait... You don't use the ticket vending machines, but instead have to rely on people? 😛 Quote
reader Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Love relying on people. They’re my favorite kind of humans. 🙂 vinapu 1 Quote
vinapu Posted February 25 Posted February 25 12 hours ago, reader said: Love relying on people. They’re my favorite kind of humans. 🙂 wonder what did you drink today, lol Quote
vinapu Posted February 25 Posted February 25 14 hours ago, macaroni21 said: Wait... You don't use the ticket vending machines, but instead have to rely on people? 😛 if I need change before hitting bars I like to go to BTS counter and ask for change or load my Rabbit card with 100 baht using 1000 baht note Quote
