Broken childhoods: Thailand’s welfare centres under fire

22 Sept 04:51 Key points summarised by AI

A privately run welfare center in Chiang Mai faced severe allegations of child abuse, including physical harm and unusual punishments, leading to staff firings, rehirings, and a police investigation.
Critics highlight systemic flaws in Thailand's child welfare system, pointing to the prevalence of privately run centers and advocating for family-based care and comprehensive reforms to ensure children's protection.
Beyond physical abuse, the article addresses growing concerns over online sexual exploitation of children, the urgent need for stronger legislation against digital abuse, and calls for improved support and protection for vulnerable migrant children.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.