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Real estate sector to propose alternative to foreigners buying land in Thailand

23 Sept 04:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thai real estate organizations plan to propose an alternative to the government's controversial edict allowing foreigners to buy land for residential purposes.
The new proposal suggests permitting foreigners to purchase houses (up to 0.16 hectares) with specific limits on size and price, alongside a requirement for long-term residential visas.
Foreign house-owners would be granted limited voting rights in housing unit management bodies, distinct from the full rights afforded to Thai nationals.
The sector views the current Interior Ministry edict as unlikely to boost the Thai economy and acknowledges the fierce resistance it faces from nationalist groups.

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.