“Skip online learning” campaign launched Monday

13 Sept 10:30 Key points summarised by AI

The anti-establishment "Bad Students" movement initiated a trending Twitter campaign, "skip online learning," to protest the online teaching methods implemented across Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The movement argues that online learning is ineffective, discouraging, and impractical for many students due to a lack of understanding, insufficient learning tools, and unprepared teachers.
Students voiced complaints about excessive workloads, group homework, and being forced to keep cameras on during classes, leading to widespread dissatisfaction.
The campaign quickly gained momentum, with over 1,230 students reportedly skipping classes and more than 891,000 related tweets posted, demonstrating significant student and parental frustration.
A Move Forward MP suggested addressing the issue by reducing secondary subjects to concentrate on main subjects, aiming to lighten the students' workload.

Civic groups oppose plan to shift Thai PBS, three other bodies to state budget

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.