Thailand to host 5th round of IPEF negotiations in September

9 Oct 00:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will host the 5th Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Negotiation Round from September 10-16, bringing together 14 founding signatories.
The Bangkok meeting will advance draft texts across IPEF's four pillars—trade, supply chain, clean economy, and fair economy—with a focus on legal review for the Supply Chain pillar.
Thailand plans to emphasize cooperation in capacity building, technical assistance, and the application of new technologies, particularly for the Clean Economy Pillar, including EVs and sustainable aviation fuel.
The nation also supports establishing a mechanism for IPEF's structure and financial support, while reaffirming its commitment to international anti-corruption and taxation standards.

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.