Akanat raises hoarding fears as Korn faults govt over shortages

13 Sept 04:32 Key points summarised by AI

Akanat Promphan, a potential energy minister, urged the government to act decisively against oil refineries suspected of hoarding fuel and inflating prices amidst widespread shortages.
He proposed that all six refineries publicly disclose their output and export details to ensure transparency, citing reports of reduced fuel deliveries to service stations despite full refinery operations.
Democrat deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij criticized the government's failed fuel management, blaming shortages on unchecked inventories, the lifting of fuel price caps, and allowing unjustified increases in refining costs.
Korn recommended cutting excise tax on oil products and imposing 'windfall fees' on traders excessively profiting from the crisis, while demanding energy ministers face parliament to explain the situation.

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.