Thailand and ASEAN ready to host World Cup 2034 : Srettha

1 Oct 20:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino that Thailand and other ASEAN members are prepared to co-host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
ASEAN has formed a joint task force to secure the hosting rights, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation to develop football and readiness for the event.
FIFA President Infantino invited PM Srettha to the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok next May, an event expected to host 2,000 representatives and significantly boost Thailand's economy.
Srettha highlighted FIFA's increased financial support for grassroots development and the expanded World Cup slots for Asian teams, believing these initiatives will inspire youth and promote football in the region.

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.