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Tranche of ฿400bn public borrowing to fund fossil to renewable energy migration

13 Sept 18:49 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai government plans to allocate a portion of its ฿400 billion public borrowing to facilitate the national transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Funds will support citizens adopting electric vehicles (EVs) and installing solar rooftops, aiming to reduce household electricity bills and reliance on traditional fuels.
State agencies are invited to submit proposals for projects, with examples including schemes to help public transport operators acquire EVs and initiatives to aid households in installing solar panels.

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.