Claim of harassment against students fighting for student loans

13 Sept 14:21 Key points summarised by AI

Students in Rayong province claim harassment, including mysterious phone calls and intimidation, demanding they withdraw a lawsuit against the Student Loan Fund office.
The lawsuit was filed after the provincial office rejected approximately 3,000 student loan applications, citing alleged breaches of contract.
Students reported the harassment to the police and stated they would only negotiate with the Student Loan Fund management in court.
The Student Loan Fund has tightened loan approvals and proposed a refinancing scheme due to over one trillion baht in unpaid loans and depleted reserves from widespread defaults.

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.