Digital wallet scheme remains unchanged – Julapun

11 Sept 15:29 Key points summarised by AI

Caretaker Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat confirmed the "digital wallet" scheme remains unchanged despite Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's ousting, as the Pheu Thai party maintains its core role in forming the new administration.
The flagship policy's timeline and the 10,000 baht disbursement are unaffected, with the public advised to retain the "Thang Rath" app for the one-time financial benefit.

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.