Council of State denies approving loan bill to fund digital wallet

25 Sept 04:53 Key points summarised by AI

The Council of State clarified it did not approve the 500 billion baht loan bill for the digital wallet scheme, instead offering legal observations for the government's consideration.
The government is required to justify the loan by demonstrating an economic crisis and can choose to issue either a bill or an executive decree, as the council's input serves solely as a legal opinion, not an endorsement.

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.