BANGKOK, Sept 29 -The Lao deputy education minister inspected Thailand’s education-oriented information and communication technology sector and ensured bilateral cooperation for both countries’ smooth participation in the forthcoming ASEAN Community.
The team of Lao Education and Sports Deputy Minister Dr Lytou Buapao was warmly welcomed by Thai Deputy Education Minister Krissanapong Kirtikara.
Mr Krissanapong said that he was ready to share the experience he gained in the past three decades in technological applications for educational development.
He said that the applications focused on not only the knowledge development but also morality of students.
He promised that the Thai government would encourage the private sector to initiate education support projects in Laos and invite Lao educational authorities to academic conferences in Thailand.
Mr Lytou expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and said he was ready to support mutual assistance and exchange with Thailand to help promote formation of the ASEAN Community.
He also said that Laos is reforming its educational systems to meet the educational standard of Southeast Asia.
Relevant Thai authorities presented the application of information and communication technology for public education to the Lao delegation.
The presentation concerned formal and informal education and satellite-based teaching.
They also presented a master plan for area-based educational improvement which the government and the private sector will jointly conduct.
