ACT calls for overhaul of civil service recruitment system

14 Sept 09:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) demands a complete overhaul of the civil service recruitment system following a scandalous entry exam fraud at the Local Administration Department (LAD).
The fraud involved systematic and complex tampering with computer-stored exam scores, allowing examinees' answers to be made 'right' regardless of their actual content.
Srinakharinwirot University, responsible for organizing the examination, faces a tarnished reputation and must be held accountable for its role in the scandal.
ACT chairman Mana Nimitmongkol insists the investigation must pursue the 'big fish' behind the corruption, not just 'small fry,' given the significant sums paid (350,000 baht or more) for secure civil service positions.
ACT suggests a complete review of the recruitment exam system, advocating for the involvement of independent organizations to ensure transparency and restore public confidence.

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.