Thailand’s private sector ready to be host of ABAC 2022

13 Sept 07:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's private sector is preparing to host the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in 2022, adopting the theme “Embrace, Engage and Enable” and featuring the traditional “Dok Loi” pattern.
Having taken over the APEC chairmanship from New Zealand, Thailand will host the APEC CEO Summit from late October to early November 2022, with ABAC providing vital advice to economic zone leaders on trade and investment.
Extensive preparations are underway, including the formation of four working sub-groups and committees, with the APEC Digital Trade Symposium set to be the first major event hosted by Thailand.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.