The more educated you are, the more you'll earn – SCB’s EIC

13 Sept 20:00 Key points summarised by AI

SCB’s EIC research confirms a direct correlation between higher education levels and increased salaries, with advanced degrees fetching significantly more income.
Academic performance, specifically a higher GPA, positively impacts initial earnings, with top-performing graduates earning more for at least 10 years.
Strategic job changes, up to three times in two years, can substantially boost salaries by 20-40% compared to starting pay.
Conversely, overly frequent job changes (four or more times in two years) result in diminishing returns, leading to only about a 10% salary increase.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.