Somchai Satjapong set to become central bank chairman

26 Sept 19:09 Key points summarised by AI

Former finance permanent secretary Somchai Satjapong was selected by a committee to be the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand's board.
His appointment, nominated by the Finance Ministry, awaits cabinet approval and royal endorsement, following a previous nominee's disqualification.

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.