Consumers Council warns of TV blackout without NBTC roadmap

13 Sept 20:25 Key points summarised by AI

The Consumers Council demands the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) urgently create a digital TV roadmap to prevent a broadcast blackout when operator licenses expire in 2029.
The council urges the NBTC to expedite regulations for Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms to ensure fair competition between local and foreign providers and protect viewers from inappropriate content.
Emphasizing public interest, the council highlights that free-to-air television is a primary information source for viewers, and regulatory delays could lead to major investors controlling broadcasting, harming the public.

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.