Private sector White Paper on economic development submission to the government

14 Sept 02:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's private sector, led by the Thai Chamber of Commerce, will submit a White Paper to the government proposing urgent economic development plans.
The proposals emerged from a seminar where provincial chambers of commerce addressed severe economic challenges, including global conflicts, energy crises, and high inflation.
Key regional recommendations include establishing a Northern Economic Corridor, promoting young farmers and historical tourism in the Central region, and developing an EEC special economic zone in the East.
Further proposals involve the Andaman Wellness Economic Corridor and a bid for Phuket Expo 2028 in the South, alongside accelerating high-speed rail and boosting border trade in the Northeast.

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.