Child Protection Foundation’s license will not be renewed next January

13 Sept 11:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Social Development and Human Security will not renew the Child Protection Foundation's license next January, following charges against its secretary-general for assault and illegal child labour.
All approximately 50 minors from the foundation's care centre will be moved under the ministry's supervision, as authorities condemn the use of corporal punishment and child exploitation by the foundation.

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.