Private sector upbeat on NESDC's positive growth projection

21 Sept 05:21 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Chamber of Commerce expresses optimism regarding the National Economic and Social Development Council's (NESDC) positive GDP projections for the fourth quarter and the entire year.
A significant economic recovery is noted with Q4 growth at 2.5%, pushing full-year growth to 2.4%, attributed to schemes like 'Co-payment Plus' and accelerated investments.
The private sector advocates for enhanced government-private sector collaboration, suggesting regular meetings to set strategic directions and address global economic volatility, aiming to accelerate Thailand's economic potential.

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.