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Service fees for household and small business electricity use to be cut Jan-Apr

13 Sept 11:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered a reduction in electricity service fees for households and small businesses.
The fee cut will be effective from January to April, significantly lowering monthly charges for these consumer groups.
Despite service fee reductions, the fuel tariff (FT) remains high due to global LNG prices and a weak Thai currency, making it challenging to return to pre-COVID levels.
The ERC has proposed three scenarios for the January-April fuel tariff rates, ranging from 5.37 to 6.03 baht per unit, and is inviting public feedback on these options.

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.