There is something deeply absurd about the Education Ministry partnering with TikTok to turn teachers into content creators while acknowledging that excessive screen time and short-form videos can harm children's concentration, learning and mental wellbeing.
The problem is not technology itself. AI, online learning tools and digital resources can all improve education when used thoughtfully. But there is a significant difference between teaching digital skills and turning classrooms into extensions of commercial social media platforms. That distinction appears to be disappearing.
Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong insists the TikTok partnership will modernise education, improve digital literacy and reduce teachers' workloads. Yet the proposal reads less like educational reform and more like a branding exercise built around social media visibility.
