Supreme Court rules in favour of MRT-BEM deal for Orange Line extension

13 Sept 07:16 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Administrative Court upheld a lower court's decision, allowing the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRT) to proceed with signing a contract with Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) for the Orange Line extension.
This ruling dismisses a lawsuit filed by Bangkok Mass Transit System Company (BTSC), which had claimed that MRT's bidding process and alleged changes to bidder qualifications caused the company damage.

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.