Maximum BTS train fare may be increased to Bt65

11 Sept 06:28 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt proposed increasing the maximum BTS Green Line fare from Bt47 to Bt65.
The fare hike aims to offset the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) annual Bt6 billion loss from subsidizing the train service.
Chadchart emphasized that using taxpayer money for subsidies is unfair to non-users and that the fare adjustment would reflect actual operating costs.
He noted that short-trip fares might be reduced, and the fare discussion is separate from the BMA's ongoing debt settlement with BTS.

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.