PM Anutin and his cabinet sworn in before Their Majesties

10 Sept 17:37 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his newly appointed Cabinet members took their oath of allegiance before Their Majesties the King and Queen.
His Majesty the King offered guidance and best wishes, urging the cabinet to have a strong spirit, determination, and wisdom to succeed in their duties for the country and its people.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.