50-year-olds likely to receive Bt10,000 cash benefit next

10 Sept 14:53 Key points summarised by AI

Thai citizens in their 50s are the next likely group to receive the Bt10,000 cash benefit under the digital wallet scheme, with the economic stimulating committee set to discuss details and a potential March payment date.
This second phase follows payments to disabled individuals and state welfare card holders, with the initial 145 billion baht distribution credited for driving a 4.3% growth in the fourth quarter.

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.