AIS to acquire stakes in two internet service providers

13 Sept 13:02 Key points summarised by AI

AIS commits 32.4 billion baht to acquire Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) and a 19% stake in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) through its subsidiary, AWN.
This strategic investment aims to significantly expand AIS's home internet service offerings, particularly in rural areas, and enhance its position as a comprehensive digital technology provider.
The acquisition will boost AIS's internet customer base to 5.5 million, surpassing rivals like True Online, and strategically counters the impending merger between True Corporation and DTAC.

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.