Workers from Myanmar, Sri Lanka to replace Cambodians – Labour Minister

10 Sept 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand plans to recruit 42,000 workers from Myanmar and 10,000 from Sri Lanka to fill labour gaps left by Cambodian migrants.
The first group of Myanmar workers is expected next Tuesday, with Sri Lankan workers anticipated within two months following an MOU.
The Labour Ministry also intends to bring in workers from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Nepal to further address labour shortages.
Documented Cambodian workers currently in Thailand with expired permits are granted a six-month extension to work on humanitarian grounds.

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.