Bangkok administration urged to manage its own educational system

14 Sept 11:35 Key points summarised by AI

**Advocates push for BMA's independence in primary education**: Prof. Dr. Somphong Chitradub suggests the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) should manage its own educational system, free from Ministry of Education constraints, to better promote children's development.
**Ensure equitable access and quality**: The proposed independent system should guarantee free education for all children, with scholarships for disadvantaged families, and gubernatorial candidates support reforms to provide diverse learning opportunities and consistent high quality across all BMA schools.
**EEF supports educational equality**: The Equitable Education Fund (EEF), a co-host of the discussion, aims to reduce educational inequality by providing financial support to needy children and fostering partnerships.

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