Teacher selection in Sa Kaew come under fire

15 Sept 12:41 Key points summarised by AI

A teacher candidate, Benyapa Yen-udom, alleges her name vanished from the Sa Kaew selection list after initially ranking first, sparking widespread criticism.
The Education Ministry has launched an urgent investigation, transferring the Sa Kaew branch chief to an inactive role pending the outcome by Friday.
Deputy Education Minister confirmed the account, stating those responsible could face charges for corruption (if scores were intentionally altered) or negligence (for miscalculation), with compensation for Benyapa if fault is found.

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.