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Probe sought into conduct of some NBTC board members over True-DTAC merger decision

13 Sept 10:54 Key points summarised by AI

The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has formally requested a House Anti-Corruption Committee probe into National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board members.
The TCC accuses the NBTC board of malfeasance for 'acknowledging' the True-DTAC merger plan, arguing the decision should have been an absolute majority vote to approve or disapprove, not merely acknowledge, a plan involving 200 billion baht in assets and creating a market duopoly.

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.