Cabinet approves 5th phase of co-payment scheme for September-October

13 Sept 10:48 Key points summarised by AI

Cabinet approves the 5th phase of the co-payment scheme, allocating 800 baht to 26.5 million subscribers for spending in September and October, with a daily cap of 150 baht.
Extends financial support by approving a 200-baht monthly welfare payment for 13.34 million state welfare card holders and 2.23 million people requiring special assistance, also for September and October.
Emphasizes the scheme's success in boosting small businesses and the national economy through increased spending, with the first four phases costing approximately 222 billion baht.

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.