Cabinet endorses removing criminal liability from writing bad cheques

23 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a bill to amend the Cheque Act, decriminalizing the issuance of bad cheques in most circumstances, aligning with constitutional principles against imprisonment for debt default.
The Thai Bankers Association (TBA) agrees with decriminalization but proposes retaining criminal liability for cases of dishonest intent and suggests alternative punitive actions like increased fines or prohibiting cheque issuance for up to three years for proven non-payment.

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.