{
  "id": 6397131,
  "title": "Thai students gain ground in global education assessment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/thai-students-gain-ground-in-global-education-assessment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T06:27:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/guides/education/thailand-pisa-2025-score-rises-5-places-to-53rd"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thai students have shown improvement in global education assessments, climbing five places in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings. The Thai education system recorded higher scores in science, mathematics, and reading, with deputy spokesperson Phatdarasmi Thongsaluayakon stating that the progress was a positive sign for the future of Thai education. The assessment covered 8,547 students from 273 educational institutions, including basic, vocational, private, and specialized schools. Thailand's science score increased by 23 points to 432, mathematics by 13 points to 407, and reading by 13 points to 392. Despite these improvements, Thailand's scores were below the OECD averages. The government plans to analyze the PISA data to address the specific needs of various student groups, and the Ministry of Education is finalizing an AI framework for learners and teachers, with media and AI literacy expected to be taught at primary school level.",
  "summary": "Deputy government spokesperson Phatdarat Thongsaluayakon says scores rose in science, maths and reading, though Thailand remains below the OECD average in all three subjects. The story Thai students gain ground in global education assessment as seen on Thaiger News .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}