High-in-demand skills will include cognitive abilities like problem solving, critical thinking, analysis or creative work, Dr Udom said. Universities will also have to contend with "virtual universities" and online teachers luring students with cheap and easy-to-access digital classrooms. "The same scenario could happen in Thailand, too, if Thai universities and teachers fail to adapt and move [successfully] into the future," Dr Udom said. The latest figures from the Education Ministry show that the number of Thai students enrolling at certain universities in the country has dropped by 70%. "To survive, Thai universities need to adjust their strategies, modernise, shut down outdated majors that are not in high demand, and collaborate more," Dr Udom said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 11, 2018 21:56 UTC