BTS fares for two extensions to be increased from flat Bt15 to Bt17-45

14 Sept 06:32 Key points summarised by AI

New BTS Green Line extension fares are set to increase from a flat 15 baht to a distance-based 17-45 baht starting November, pending the Bangkok Governor's official edict.
This fare adjustment aims to generate an additional two billion baht annually for the city administration, helping to offset the current five billion baht yearly losses from operating and maintaining these extensions, with the maximum full-route fare capped at 65 baht.

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.