DLT weighs non-renewal of Bolt’s license over safety failures

11 Sept 01:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Land Transport (DLT) is reconsidering Bolt's operating license renewal due to persistent safety violations, notably after a student passenger was forced to jump from a moving motorbike.
Investigations revealed the involved Bolt rider lacked a valid public transport license and used a 'ghost account,' exposing critical failures in Bolt's driver recruitment and screening processes.
The DLT warns that Bolt's permit may not be renewed if it fails to demonstrate effective control over its drivers, citing a lack of improvement in compliance and a high number of past violations.
The government is pushing for unified, mandatory biometric verification systems across all ride-hailing platforms to ensure driver identity and enhance public safety, preventing the use of 'ghost accounts'.

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.