reader Posted March 29 Posted March 29 + 1 Readers who've been following Thai public education will not be surprised. And judging by the Myanmar guys who work Dragon and Koi, I'd put Myanmar ahead of Thailand. Raposa and 10tazione 2 Quote
Keithambrose Posted March 29 Posted March 29 44 minutes ago, reader said: + 1 Readers who've been following Thai public education will not be surprised. And judging by the Myanmar guys who work Dragon and Koi, I'd put Myanmar ahead of Thailand. Their English is often better. Quote
Raposa Posted March 29 Posted March 29 Thailand is a middle income country whereas Myanmar is low income. That their education is ranked so close together does not reflect well on Thailand. khaolakguy, reader and Patanawet 3 Quote
Travelingguy Posted March 29 Posted March 29 South Korean students are under tremendous pressure, with frequent reports of suicide. I think that some of those other countries in the top 10 might have found a better balance between achievement and dispair. vinapu 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted March 29 Posted March 29 7 minutes ago, Travelingguy said: South Korean students are under tremendous pressure, with frequent reports of suicide. I think that some of those other countries in the top 10 might have found a better balance between achievement and dispair. Japan, also I knew a lawyer whose son committed suicide because he failed to get into Tokyo University. Thus disihonouring his family. His father, and grandfather, had gone to Tokyo University, which is the most prestigious. vinapu 1 Quote
vinapu Posted March 30 Posted March 30 3 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Japan, also I knew a lawyer whose son committed suicide because he failed to get into Tokyo University. Thus dishonouring his family. I think putting so much pressure on son is dishonoring family. reader and daydreamer 2 Quote
spoon Posted March 30 Posted March 30 https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/education-rankings-by-country For anyone who wants to look at the source. Mixed of years in the report though. Quote
jason1975 Posted March 30 Author Posted March 30 1 hour ago, vinapu said: I think putting so much pressure on son is dishonoring family. Rest in peace to the boy and I hope the parents and family were able to grieve and find closure. Societal pressure is so terrible. daydreamer 1 Quote
