Thais concerned over financial problems, rising inflation - Ipsos survey

14 Sept 20:08 Key points summarised by AI

An Ipsos survey reveals 40% of Thais are most concerned about financial problems, spending, political uncertainty, and corruption.
Key worries include poverty, inequality (39%), and rising inflation (29%), despite the Bank of Thailand's efforts to contain it.
A significant 72% of Thais believe their economy is in recession, a much higher percentage compared to the global average of 49%.
Negative economic sentiments lead Thai consumers to be more cautious about spending on unnecessary items, impacting the business sector.
Anticipated increases in utility charges and fuel prices are expected to drive up food costs further, intensifying financial pressures on households.

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.