TCEB and Phuket unite for BIE assessment of Expo 2028 bid

13 Sept 23:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's public and private sectors, led by TCEB and Phuket, are intensely preparing for a Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) technical visit (July 25-29) to assess Phuket's bid to host the Specialised Expo 2027/2028.
Phuket presented its theme, 'Future of life: Living in Harmony, Sharing Prosperity,' emphasizing its post-pandemic recovery and enhanced readiness to host the global event, competing against four other international destinations.
The BIE mission will evaluate the bid's feasibility by meeting key government officials and local stakeholders, inspecting the proposed site, and scrutinizing detailed plans including visitor projections, financing, and the significant post-Expo legacy of an international convention center and medical hub.
The Expo is projected to attract nearly 5 million visitors, generate 49.2 billion baht, and create over 113,000 jobs, underscoring the national strategy to develop Phuket as a world-renowned medical and wellness destination.

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.