Massive cash circulation expected during National Mother’s Day

13 Sept 21:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thai families are projected to spend 1.1 billion baht during the National Mother's Day long weekend, reflecting mothers' significant role.
A survey indicates that 58.1% of respondents plan to give cash gifts, averaging 3,115 baht, with other popular choices including flowers and insurance.
Many also intend to spend quality time with their mothers through activities like shared meals, merit-making, or domestic trips.
Spending on outbound trips for Mother's Day in 2025 is expected to drop by 20% due to economic slowdown and border tensions, capping overall spending growth at 1.9%.

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.