NACC asked to investigate DES ministry’s ‘TH-AI Passport’ project

13 Sept 07:10 Key points summarised by AI

Anti-corruption crusader Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry’s 1.6 billion baht ‘TH-AI Passport’ project.
Dr. Warong alleges the project's bidding specifications were "rigged" to unfairly favor certain companies, prompting a heated parliamentary debate.
A key contentious requirement involved bidders advertising on 6,000 LED screens across 1,500 convenience stores, a condition seemingly tailored to benefit a company connected to 'Plan B'.
He advocates for amending the terms of reference (TOR) and initiating a new bidding round to ensure fairness and transparency in the project.

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.