Senate passes the government’s 400 billion baht loan decree

9 Sept 21:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Senate overwhelmingly approved a 400 billion baht government loan decree, with 135 votes in favor and 11 against.
The loan is critical for boosting the sluggish economy, supporting the nation's shift to clean energy, and mitigating the impact of global oil price increases on businesses and citizens.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.