If you were to name some of the most happening places worldwide, Thailand would easily top the list. From its luscious nature, white elephants, delectable cuisines, and possibly the best nightlife experience in the globe, Thailand has more to offer than meets the eye. But many don’t know about the thriving higher education opportunity in Thailand. Let's find out whether this Asian peninsula can be your next higher study destination.  Why Study in Thailand?  As of 2022, Thailand is home to about 15,000 international students. It's easy to see why students choose Thailand. It's cheap, offers world-class education, and is a multicultural hub with a robust tourism sector.  This year 8 universities from Thailand made it to the QS Ranking of best universities across the globe. Additionally, almost all Thai universities consistently feature within the top 500 range in the Asian ranking.  Read More: Higher Study Opportunities in Turkey for International Students: Process, Cost A prospective student can choose from 12 public and 39 private universities in Thailand. A regulatory body known as the Thai Qualifications Framework oversees and monitors higher education in Thailand.  The robust curriculum, industry-driven education, and practical implementation of knowledge easily make Thailand one of the best countries to pursue higher studies.  Admission Process in Thailand Universities Just like western countries, Thailand primarily offers higher education in bachelor, masters, and Ph.D. The intakes are in spring and autumn, with expected classes to begin in the second week of January and September, respectively. Read More: Study in Czech Republic: Application process, cost, scholarships The process of admission starts around three months before class commencement. Most Thai universities follow a rolling admission process, so students should prepare at least a year before the intended admission semester.  Required Document There is no central application system in Thailand. So a prospective student will have to apply to each university individually. Depending on the universities, the required document also differs. But some universal documents apply to almost every university.  Application form -Certificate of graduation (Last passed examination for bachelors, masters, and Ph.D.) -Academic transcripts (Last passed ones for bachelors, masters, and Ph.D.) -GRE (Only for Bachelors) -LOR -Statement of Purpose -Language proficiency certification (IELTS/ TOEFL-iBT) -Application fee payment receipt Additionally, the transcripts need to be notarized or translated if they are not in English.  Read More: Self-Funded Study Opportunity in France for International Students Application Process  Almost every university in Thailand follows a central admission system as outlined by the specific university. The process applies to bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. as well.  However, for thesis-based masters, candidates may contact professors beforehand. While the applicant will still have to go through the central admission and screening process, managing a supervisor will expedite the process.  The admission process for Ph.D. exclusively requires a supervisor owing to the nature of the degree.  Read More: Study in Japan: Scholarships, Tuitions, Application Process for Bangladeshi Students For each session, the admission occurs on a rolling basis. So it's recommended to apply early.  Scholarship Opportunities in Thailand  Scholarship opportunities in Thailand can be divided into several streams. There are government-funded ones as well as organizational scholarships available for prospective students.  There are also specialized scholarships dedicated to a specific stream. For example, the SIIT scholarship (https://www.siit.tu.ac.th/admission.php?sid=21). It is one of the prestigious scholarships provided to masters and Ph.D. students who holds an exceptional academic track record and industry insight. Read More: Study in Belgium: Bachelor's, Masters and PhD options for Bangladeshi students The scholarship is provided to students of life sciences and engineering. The scholarship covers everything from tuition, accommodation, and living expenses for the awarded students.  Other scholarship opportunities include –  Petchra Pra Jom Klao Scholarships (https://iadmission.kmutt.ac.th/afford/scholarship) Chulalongkorn University Scholarships for International Students (https://www.grad.chula.ac.th/en/scholarship.php?type=1) PSU-Med ISG Scholarships (https://grad.psu.ac.th/en/news/scholarship/953-142.html) TIPP Scholarship (https://tica-thaigov.mfa.go.th/en/page/cate-7115-what-is-tipp?menu=605b1272233f4b075654ba92) Mahidol Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students (https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/?p=scholarship) Read More: Study in Denmark: Costs, opportunities for international students While most of these scholarships are available for the postgraduate level, some are available for the graduate level as well. Almost all of these scholarships are based on merit so expect tough competition to secure one.  Associated Costs of Higher Studies in Thailand Cost of Education in Thailand  One of the key reasons behind the popularity of Thailand as a study-abroad destination is the affordable tuition structure. But the affordability is mostly limited to public universities as private universities can run an eye-watering sum each year.  The cost of education in public universities at the undergraduate level is around 1700 euros or 1,88,063 BDT per semester. For masters, the cost is around 2000 euros or 2,21,250 BDT per semester (1 EUR = 110 BDT).  Read More: Overcoming Study Gap: How to Start Studying after a Long Break But for a private university, the cost can be as high as 20,000 euros or 22,12,505 BDT per year for bachelors. For masters, it can cost up to 14,000 euros 15,48,754 BDT per year. The Ph.D. cost is relatively cheap at around 700 euros or 77,437 BDT per year.  Living Costs in Thailand  The cost of living in Thailand greatly depends on the location you’re staying. Downtown Bangkok would cost much more compared to Chiang Mai or Lampang.  On average, a student can expect to spend around $600 or 64,079 BDT to $1200 or 1,28,158 BDT on living expenses in Thailand every month (1 USD = 106 BDT). The sum isn’t fixed, and it will greatly depend on the lifestyle and spending habits of the student.  Read More: Cheapest countries for Bangladeshi students for higher studies Work Opportunity in Thailand  An international student will need to obtain a permit from the immigration office to be eligible for part-time jobs alongside studies. A student can work up to 20 hours per week as per the stipulated regulation.  The minimum wage in Thailand is around $9.27 per hour. So a student working 20 hours per week can expect to earn around $ 750 or 80,099 BDT per month.  Final Thoughts  Thailand has much to offer beyond its touristy cities and neon-flooded nights. The country of the white elephant is steadily becoming the perfect study-abroad destination for many prospective international students.  Read More: SoP for Higher Studies: How to write an unfailing Statement of Purpose? The accredited certificates, practical skill-oriented education, and a great career opportunity are sure to be lucrative for many. The diverse stream of education is another plus point of Thai higher education. Even though the country is heavily focused on industrial development, arts and humanities studies are equally thriving.  Additionally, there are generous scholarships and work opportunities for students. So it won’t be very difficult to finance the education once you’re admitted to a university. On the whole, it can be said that international students including Bangladesh have scopes for higher studies in Thailand. 

A girl apparently committed suicide in Mymensingh's Gafargain as she could not obtain GPA-5 in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam this year. Proma Dutta Nijhum,16, was the daughter of Nirmal Chandra and a student of Khairullah Government Girls High School. Police said Proma obtained a GPA of 4.67 from Science background in the SSC results released on Monday - excellent in itself. Due to not getting the desired result, she was mentally broken. Later in the afternoon, in the absence of family members, she took antiseptic liquid Savlon that was in the house and fell seriously ill. Read: SSC Results 2022: 2,975 institutions achieve 100% pass rate, none passed from 50 She was first taken to the Upazila Health Complex and the doctor on duty sent him to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for better treatment. She died in the evening while undergoing treatment there. The body has been kept in the Mymensingh Medical College Hospital morgue, said Faruque Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Gafargaon police station. "No complaints yet received in this regard," added the OC.

The result  of examination for the recruitment of 45,000 assistant teachers in government primary schools will be published on December 14. The result for the government primary school assistant teacher recruitment test, 2022 will be published in the afternoon of December 14, according to a press release from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. The first phase of the examination was held on April 22, second phase on May 20, and third phase on June 3.  The number of candidates in this year's recruitment test for assistant teachers was 13,09,461. At present, there are 65,566 govt primary schools in the country with 4,28,701 vacant  teachers’ post.

A total of 2,975 educational institutions, under all education boards, secured 100 percent pass rate in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2022. The number of institutions with 100% pass rate has declined this year compared to the previous year. Last year, the number was 5,494. Meanwhile, the number of educational institutions with zero pass rate is 50 which was 18 last year. Read more: SSC Results 2022: 2.69 lakh students score GPA-5. Education Minister Dipu Moni shared detailed information on this year’s SSC results during a press conference at International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka this noon. This year, 17,43,619 students – 8,70,046 boys and 8,73,573 girls – from 29,639 institutes under 11 education boards in the country successfully cleared the exams. This year, more than 20 lakh students took part in SSC and equivalent examinations under 11 boards, including madrasa (Dakhil) and Technical Education. Read more: SSC results 2022: Average pass rate 87.44% Of them, 15.99 lakh were from nine general education boards, 2.68 lakh under the Madrasa Education Board, and 1.53 lakh under the Technical Education Board. SSC and equivalent examinations of 2022 began across the country on September 15.

Female students have secured slight better pass rate, at 87.71 percent, than their male counterparts at the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams for 2022, as in the previous year. The SSC pass rate of male students is 87.16 percent. Education Minister Dipu Moni shared detailed information on this year’s SSC results during a press conference at International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka on Monday noon. Read: Don’t be obsessed with a few famous schools: PM to parents of SSC-passing students This year, 17,43,619 students -- 8,70,046 boys and 8,73,573 girls -- from 29,639 institutes under 11 education boards in the country successfully passed the SSC and equivalents exams. Girls also ahead in achieving GPA-5 A total of 2,69,602 students across the country have scored GPA-5. Among them, 1,21,156 are male students and 1,48,446 female. Read: SSC Results 2022: Jashore Board’s pass rate 95.17%, highest in country This year, more than 20 lakh students took part in SSC and equivalent examinations. Of them, 15.99 lakh were from nine general education boards, 2.68 lakh under the Madrasa Education Board, and 1.53 lakh under the Technical Education Board. SSC and equivalent examinations began across the country on September 15.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (November 28, 2022) asked parents to change their mindset that their children must get admission to the few schools that are famous in order to get good education. She said this while receiving the result summary of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2022 at the PMO in Dhaka. “There are only a handful of famous schools. Many of us think that there would be no dignity, while some think that their children would get no education unless they can study in those schools. This mentality needs to be changed,” she said. Reaed more: SSC Results 2022: Jashore Board’s pass rate 95.17%, highest in country Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni handed over the summary of SSC results and related statistics to the prime minister. Sheikh Hasina said many noted dignitaries, including highly knowledgeable persons, scientists, civil service officers and leaders in the country studied at district-level schools. Such schools should not be neglected, she added. “It is easy for the famous schools to show off good results as they deal with the brightest students,” she said. Reaed more: SSC Results 2022: 2.69 lakh students score GPA-5 She said that credit should go to those (teachers and schools) who can groom and develop mediocre students and ensure they earn the best possible results. “They should be given support and should be rewarded,” she said. The PM stressed the need for close monitoring so that students can get proper education in every school. This year, more than 20 lakh students took part in SSC and equivalent examinations under 11 boards, including madrasa (Dakhil) and Technical Education. Read More: SSC Results 2022: Girls slightly ahead of boys with 87.71% pass rate Of them, 15.99 lakh were from nine general education boards, 2.68 under the Madrasa Education Board, and 1.53 lakh under the Technical Education Board. 2022 SSC and equivalent examinations began across the country on September 15.

Jashore Education Board recorded 95.17 percent pass rate on average, while Cumilla Education Board saw 91.28 percent pass rate in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations for 2022. Education Minister Dipu Moni shared the information on this year’s SSC results during a press conference at International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka this noon (November 28, 2022). Sylhet Board recorded the lowest pass rate at 78.82%. Read more: SSC Results 2022: 2.69 lakh students score GPA-5 Pass rate in Dhaka Board is 90.03%, in Rajshahi Board 85.88%, in Chattogram Board 87.53%, in Barishal Board 89.61%, in Mymensingh Board 89.02%, and in Dinajpur Board 81.16%. This year, more than 20 lakh students took part in SSC and equivalent examinations under 11 boards, including madrasa (Dakhil) and Technical Education. Of them, 15.99 lakh were from nine general education boards, 2.68 under the Madrasa Education Board, and 1.53 lakh under the Technical Education Board. 2022 SSC and equivalent examinations began across the country on September 15. Read more: SSC results 2022: Average pass rate 87.44%

A total of 2,69,602 students across the country have scored GPA-5 in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2022. Among them, 1,21,156 are male students, and 1,48,446 are female. Read More: How to see your SSC results The number of GPA-5 (the highest grade) achievers has increased by 86,262 compared to last year’s 1,83,340. SSC 2022 results were announced at 12 pm on today (November 28, 2022).

Results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations for 2022 were published earlier today. The average pass rate is 87.44 considering all education boards. The pass rate of 2022 SSC examination under nine general boards is 88.10 percent while that of madrasa board is 82.22 percent, and technical board 89.55 percent. Education Minister Dipu Moni shared detailed information on this year’s SSC results during a press conference at International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka this noon. Read More: SSC Results 2022: 2.69 lakh students score GPA-5 Earlier today, the education minister handed over the 2022 SSC result summary to Prime Minister Shikh Hasina at the PMO. This year, more than 20 lakh students took part in SSC and equivalent examinations under 11 boards, including madrasa (Dakhil) and Technical Education. Of them, 15.99 lakh were from nine general education boards, 2.68 under the Madrasa Education Board, and 1.53 lakh under Technical Education Board. SSC and equivalent examinations began across the country on September 15. Read More: How to see your SSC results

The summary and statistics of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations were handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni handed over the result summary to the premier at the PMO. Read more: SSC results to be published today, here’s how to see your results This year, more than 20 lakh students took part in SSC and equivalent examinations under 11 boards, including madrasa (Dakhil) and Technical Education. Of them, 15.99 lakh were from nine general education boards, 2.68 under the Madrasa Education Board, and 1.53 lakh under Technical Education Board. SSC and equivalent examinations began across the country on September 15. Read more: No SSC question paper leaked, Dinajpur incident regrettable: Dipu Moni