SSO pushes ahead with Bt55m calendar plan despite public backlash

15 Sept 01:08 Key points summarised by AI

The Social Security Office (SSO) plans to proceed with a 55 million baht calendar project for next year, despite widespread public opposition.
An SSO opinion poll showed 62% of workers and 66% of employers want the project cancelled, with only 38% supporting it.
The SSO's PR office chairman insists the project will continue, citing pre-allocated budget and potential disappointment among supporters.
The survey results will be presented to the social security board for a final decision on whether the project should move forward.

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.