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MP Rukchanok wants investigation of suspected TOR rigging in ‘TH-AI Passport’ project

13 Sept 11:36 Key points summarised by AI

MP Rukchanok Srinork is leading an investigation into the government’s ‘TH-AI Passport’ project, suspecting that the terms of reference (TOR) were tailored to favor specific contractors.
The House committee on budget monitoring has requested crucial bidding documents and full scoring criteria, but the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has not yet submitted complete paperwork.
Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has repeatedly failed to attend committee clarification sessions, prompting Rukchanok to warn of invoking statutory powers to compel his testimony and secure the necessary documents.
Rukchanok expresses skepticism about the project's September 1 launch target, citing deep-seated flaws in the initial TOR drafting and contract formulation that have caused repeated delays.

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.