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Digital wallet scheme to be funded by borrowing from GSB : Move Forward MP Sirikanya

18 Sept 10:23 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward MP Sirikanya Tansakul claims the government's 560-billion baht digital wallet scheme will be funded by loans from the Government Savings Bank (GSB).
This funding method, which involves expanding fiscal discipline limits, is reportedly chosen because borrowing from a state-owned bank is not classified as public debt and does not require parliamentary approval.
Sirikanya warns that despite not being public debt, the government will still face a decade-long obligation to repay this substantial debt, potentially impacting GSB's financial status, similar to issues faced by BAAC.

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.