Move Forward accuses Srettha government of overspending

21 Sept 03:51 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul accuses the Srettha government of overspending by borrowing an additional 130 billion baht for the digital wallet scheme.
This increased borrowing inflates the 2024 national budget, raising public debt to 12 trillion baht (64% of GDP) and potentially derailing the government's goal of achieving a balanced budget within seven years.

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.