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TCEB develops five-year plan that pushes Thailand into the top ranks of preferred MICE destinations

14 Sept 07:36 Key points summarised by AI

TCEB launched an ambitious five-year strategic plan (2023-2027) to attract over 160 million MICE travelers and generate 945 billion baht, solidifying Thailand's position as a premier global business events destination.
The plan focuses on winning more global events through strategic partnerships and bidding, expanding into new markets like the Middle East and Central Asia while maintaining core Asia-Pacific focus.
Key initiatives include enhancing destination competitiveness by leveraging diverse local identities, implementing innovative MICE solutions with tech startups and big data, and fostering an agile, high-performance organization.
A significant pillar is transforming the MICE industry through sustainable event management practices, promoting carbon-neutral events, and supporting international sustainability certifications for organizers.
Building on strong Q1 FY2023 performance, Thailand projects 18.55 million MICE travelers and 109 billion baht in revenue for FY2023, supported by a robust calendar of major international events.

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.