Court dismisses lawsuit against NBTC over giant telecom merger

13 Sept 14:51 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Administrative Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Thailand Consumers Protection (TCC) against the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) concerning the True-DTAC telecom merger.
The court ruled that the NBTC acted within its authority by acknowledging the merger, stating there was no legal requirement for the companies to seek prior approval.
Claims of an unconstitutional resolution, consumer rights breaches, and a non-independent advisor were rejected by the court.
Despite the ruling, which reduces Thailand's mobile providers to two, the TCC retains the right to appeal the verdict to the Supreme Administrative Court.

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.