BEM Turns MRT Stations Into TCAS Study Hubs
Bangkok Mass Transit System converted MRT stations into free TCAS exam study centers in July, offering students interactive learning sessions with renowned instructors on test strategy and self-discovery.
As educational competition intensifies, test preparation has evolved beyond solo textbook study. Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BEM) is expanding its 18-year "BEM Helps You Conquer TCAS" initiative by transforming MRT stations into learning centers in a new program called "Next Station Pre-TCAS Study Station" under the theme "Master the Top Scores, Crack Every Test." The interactive learning experience at Thailand Cultural Center MRT and Khlong Toei MRT stations featured a classroom without walls but filled with inspiration. Over three days in early July, the atmosphere buzzed with smiles and laughter as students learned directly from renowned instructors including Dr. Theerayuth Boonma (Teacher Khru Phi Knot) and Pawurit Thirabussayawes (Teacher Khru Phi Pan) from SmartMathPro, who guided students through TCAS system understanding and aptitude discovery via Mini MBTI and Mock Exams. Teacher Rithwan Machae (Teacher Khru Wan) from OpenDurian shared score-planning techniques and time-management strategies through motivational talks. The program concluded with art-track workshops where professors helped students develop portfolios and discover their potential.
Teacher Khru Phi Pan remarked that transforming a daily transit space into a learning hub was an innovative idea. He compared TCAS preparation to an MRT journey, noting students are now at station three of ten—a point where they begin seeing their destination clearly. While the path ahead has turns and choices to make, there is still time to choose the right direction. He emphasized that "direction matters more than speed"; once students know their goal, they can gradually accelerate toward their dream university with confidence.
Across the different daily sessions, all instructors shared a consistent message: university entrance exams are not purely about score competition but about discovering one's own path. Before students pass into the right faculty, they must know themselves and envision the kind of person they want to become. These recommendations transcended mere exam technique, instead providing inspiration that helped many students clarify their future goals. Two Grade 12 students from Sankhit Witthaya School, Bangkok, shared that they joined to update their knowledge of this year's TCAS guidelines and were impressed by the instructors' clear, sequential teaching style that drove home key points. They believe continuous practice will boost confidence before the real exam, and they view today's preparation as roughly one-quarter into their journey, with time still remaining to learn and grow.
