Mobile banking users not affected yet by new regulation : NBTC

26 Sept 14:52 Key points summarised by AI

A new Thai regulation requires mobile bank account owners and SIM card users to be the same person, aiming to prevent scamming via 'mule' accounts and 'ghost' SIMs.
Despite the new rule's enforcement, mobile banking users can continue transactions as usual, as the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is still coordinating its implementation.
The NBTC is collaborating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), commercial banks, and mobile providers (AIS, TRUE) to cross-check and verify user data, with exemptions for accounts opened for children or the elderly.
Users can check their SIM card registration by dialing *179* followed by their ID card number, and the NBTC plans discussions to facilitate name changes for SIM card owners to match bank accounts.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.