Minister: Bank ready for Thai Chuay Thai registration rush

14 Sept 01:03 Key points summarised by AI

PM’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul expresses confidence that Krung Thai Bank's system will handle the upcoming 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' co-payment registration without issues, despite past system collapses during similar initiatives.
The 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' scheme provides 4,000 baht over four months (1,000 baht/month) to 30 million eligible citizens aged 18 and above, with unspent monthly amounts being forfeited.
An additional 13.1 million state welfare card holders will receive 700 baht extra per month for four months, totaling 1,000 baht monthly, without needing to register.
Participants must deposit 667 baht into their 'Pao Tang' account, with daily spending capped at 200 baht, and the state contributing 60% of the amount spent.
The 176 billion baht scheme, benefiting approximately 43 million recipients, aims to boost purchasing power and stimulate the national economy for four months amid increasing living costs.

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.