PM dismisses suggestion that Thailand is the “sick man of Asia”

11 Sept 09:29 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul strongly refutes the "sick man of Asia" epithet, affirming Thailand's robust health and continued foreign investor confidence.
He underscores the nation's strong infrastructure, ample oil supply for industry, and capacity to meet investor demands, noting that fuel shortages have eased and the situation is now under control.

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.