Cabinet approves second phase of cash payout scheme

13 Sept 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

The cabinet approved the second phase of the "digital wallet" scheme, providing 10,000 baht in financial support to eligible Thais aged 60 and older.
This phase targets 4 million elderly citizens, costing 40 billion baht, with payouts scheduled before January 29; registration is primarily through the "thang rath" app, with alternative methods for those without smartphones to be announced.

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.