More Thais campaign against casino bill ahead of parliament debate

10 Sept 20:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thai citizens, netizens, and activists are intensifying their campaigns against the government's 'casino bill' ahead of its parliamentary debate.
Opposition movements are employing diverse tactics, including online campaigns, public protests (e.g., wearing white), and submitting large petitions with over 112,000 signatures.
Opponents argue the bill primarily aims to establish casinos rather than general entertainment complexes, asserting that Thailand does not need legalised gambling.
The government maintains that casinos would constitute only ten percent of the complex, intending to combat illegal online gambling and stimulate tourism.

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.