Foreign actors to be exempt from paying income tax in Thailand

1 Oct 22:23 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will waive personal income tax for foreign actors working on films in the country for the next five years, effective immediately.
This initiative aims to attract more international film productions, boost the country's revenue, and eliminate double taxation that previously deterred foreign talent, contributing to Thailand's 'soft power' development.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.