Isuzu auto maker has no plan to relocate production to Indonesia

15 Sept 02:32 Key points summarised by AI

Isuzu Motors (Thailand) and its Japanese parent company officially denied plans to relocate production facilities from Thailand to Indonesia, countering claims made by the Indonesian industry minister.
Thai officials, including the Board of Investment and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office, confirmed no signs of foreign investors moving out, though acknowledged potential delays in new investments due to Thailand's changing government.

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.