NBTC chairman Dr. Sarana disqualified by selection committee

10 Sept 20:04 Key points summarised by AI

The selection committee of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) unanimously disqualified Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck as chairman.
Dr. Sarana was found not to meet the qualifications specified in Section 8 (2) of the Telecommunications Act, rendering him ineligible for the post.
Evidence presented by an advisor to the House Committee on Political Development suggested Dr. Sarana held multiple medical positions and received payments from Mahidol University while serving as NBTC chairman.
Further claims indicated he provided treatment at other hospitals and served as an independent board member for Bangkok Bank, initially seeking a ruling on concurrent posts before withdrawing his petition.

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.