Co-payment scheme hits limit of 20m people on the first day

16 Sept 09:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's co-payment scheme reached its 20 million participant limit on the first day of registration, far exceeding expectations and highlighting strong public demand.
The initiative aims to stimulate the economy by matching beneficiary spending (2,000-2,400 baht per person) by November 11, with over 300,000 businesses already enrolled.

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.