AI In-brief 14 Sept 07:07

New flight rules cause confusion among Thais overseas wanting to fly home

New Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) rules, effective March 22nd, mandate 'fit to fly' health certificates for all passengers flying to Thailand.
The sudden requirement has caused widespread confusion among Thais overseas, who are struggling to find affordable ways to obtain the necessary health certificates, leading to crowded embassies.
A compromise allows Thai doctors to issue these certificates, though they do not serve as proof of being clear of COVID-19.

AI In-brief Yesterday 13:54

Inside Thailand's drive to decentralise education

Thailand's new National Education Bill seeks to decentralize the education system, enhancing efficiency and responsiveness to the evolving labor market by empowering local decision-making.
The bill grants state schools greater autonomy in administration, budgeting, and curriculum, while relieving teachers of non-teaching burdens to focus on student-centered learning.
It establishes a National Educational Policy Commission to guide the sector's long-term trajectory and foster crucial inter-agency collaboration, moving beyond the Education Ministry's sole responsibility.
Experts view the bill as a 'master plan' requiring further secondary laws and effective implementation to avoid past failures, as Thailand also pursues ambitious global education targets like leading the ASEAN Zero Dropout agenda.