Thailand must shift focus to high-value supply chains, Vikrom says

13 Sept 12:23 Key points summarised by AI

Vikrom Kromadit advocates for Thailand to develop high-value supply chains, advanced technologies, and clean energy for sustainable economic growth, rather than implementing the digital wallet scheme.
He recommends creating a one-stop service center to attract and streamline foreign investment, addressing the current trend of investment moving to other regional countries.
Despite concerns over escalating US tariffs impacting Thai solar panel and auto parts exports, Vikrom expresses optimism about resolving trade issues due to long-standing US-Thailand diplomatic ties.
Thailand should maintain its strategic neutrality between the US and China, leveraging its central geographical position to become a balanced regional production hub.

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.