Energy Ministry promises to cut gasoline price “soon”

20 Sept 12:49 Key points summarised by AI

The Energy Ministry pledges to reduce gasoline's marketing fee from three to two baht/litre, aiming to assist cabbies and motorcycle taxi drivers.
The cabinet approved a cut in the excise tax on diesel to 2.50 baht/litre, effective September 20.
Electricity prices will decrease from 4.45 to 4.10 baht per unit starting in the September billing cycle, supported by extended debt repayment periods for electricity authorities.
The government plans to liberalize finished oil product imports, allowing new importers with storage capacity, like the transport sector, to participate.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.