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Over 25 million sign up for ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ scheme in first two days

10 Sept 16:56 Key points summarised by AI

The 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' economic stimulus scheme attracted over 25 million registrations within its initial two days, highlighting significant public engagement.
This co-payment program, active from June 1 to September 30, 2026, subsidizes 60% of purchase prices for participants, with a monthly cap of 1,000 baht per person.
A high approval rate resulted in 96.6% of applicants securing their rights, predominantly previous participants, while State Welfare Card holders were largely ineligible due to existing benefits.
Merchant interest is robust, with nearly one million shops screened and over half a million fully registered, including a substantial increase in new merchant applications.

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.