Thailand’s inflation for September falls to 0.30%

20 Sept 20:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's September inflation rate significantly dropped to 0.30% from 0.88% in August, driven by falling energy and food prices, particularly pork and vegetables due to increased supplies.
The annual inflation is now projected to average 1.35%, an improvement from previous estimates, with forecasts suggesting a potential slowdown and even negative inflation in the fourth quarter.

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.