Government advised to protect “digital wallet” from scams and hacks

20 Sept 08:42 Key points summarised by AI

A cybersecurity expert urges the Thai government to implement robust protection measures against potential cyber attacks on the proposed “digital wallet” scheme.
The scheme, distributing 10,000 baht to 50 million people, creates a massive incentive for scammers to exploit vulnerabilities, particularly through mobile phone access.
The expert recommends prioritizing enhanced cybersecurity systems and public awareness campaigns before the scheme's launch to mitigate widespread fraud, citing high rates of past online scam incidents.

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.