Distance learning brings education to rural Thailand
Thailand is not a wealthy country, but it is an emerging one. Nonetheless, there are many very remote areas where education is difficult, teachers are hard to come by and schools have few resources. It was with this in mind that the King entrusted Khun Khwankeo Vajarodaya to become chairman of an organization whose noble mission is to bring a complete education to every child in the country, regardless of location or status.
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Less barriers to learning leads to a better world
It's heartwarming to see online degrees making such a big difference in a country, and to see that Thailand's leaders are progressive enough to support it so strongly. They realize that education is a barrier that holds a lot of citizens back, and that online education can eventually lead to a better quality of life for all. I hope that online degree portals such as DegreeGo can help prospective students who wish to pursue higher education.