Administrative Court ordered to accept challenge to True-DTAC merger

20 Sept 00:42 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Supreme Administrative Court overturned a previous ruling, compelling the Central Administrative Court to accept a lawsuit challenging the True Corporation and DTAC merger.
The court justified its decision by stating the Foundation for Consumers' suit is valid due to the direct impact on mobile phone users and the potential threat to free and fair competition, overriding the submission deadline.

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.