National park chief promises examine every complaint of unfair transfer

14 Sept 01:46 Key points summarised by AI

Newly-appointed Director-General Atthaphon Charoenchansa pledges to personally review all 300 complaints from officials alleging unfair transfers within Thailand's Department of National Parks.
This move directly addresses a crisis stemming from the arrest of the previous director-general on charges of malfeasance, including demanding money for job retention or threatening transfers.
Atthaphon aims to ensure fair treatment, place the "right man in the right job," and restore the department's reputation and staff morale with new policy directives.

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.