Thailand to propose five measures in tariff negotiations with the US

14 Sept 01:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will propose five measures to the United States on April 23rd in Washington DC, aiming to alleviate the impact of 36% reciprocal tariffs on Thai exports.
The proposed measures include opening the Thai market to US farm products, boosting imports of US-made goods, tightening screening of re-exported products, promoting Thai investments in US processing industries, and fostering cooperation in mutually supportive industries.
Thailand plans substantial imports of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ethylene gas as part of its proposals to the US.
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira stresses a unilateral approach to address the tariffs while simultaneously pursuing a collective strategy with ASEAN member states.

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.