Labour department to mediate in dispute at Daikin Thailand

21 Sept 04:50 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare will mediate a dispute at Daikin Industries (Thailand) concerning a 'special reward' of gold ornaments for outstanding employees.
Daikin management suspended all workers after 11 failed talks, citing a sharp increase in gold prices as the reason they are reluctant to fulfill the legally binding agreement.
Other companies in the energy sector and Rangsit area are also renegotiating similar gold reward agreements due to the significant rise in gold prices.
An expert notes that while management can offer or not, workers should receive the promised bonus if conditions are met, expressing surprise at the public backlash against Daikin employees.

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.