Veteran journalist Vanchai chosen as new Thai PBS head

12 Sept 03:02 Key points summarised by AI

Veteran environmental journalist Vanchai Tantivitayapitak has been appointed as the new director general of the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS).
Vanchai brings extensive experience, including roles at the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation and as a former deputy director general of Thai PBS, aiming to strengthen the broadcaster's content.

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.