Poll shows quality education is Thai children's most favored gift for Children’s Day

23 Sept 05:24 Key points summarised by AI

A Nida Poll reveals Thai children and teenagers overwhelmingly desire free access to quality education up to university level as their top gift from the post-election government.
Beyond direct access, respondents also prioritize government initiatives to promote and develop teachers, alongside improvements to vocational education curricula.
Children's dream occupations include entrepreneurship, beauticians, and teaching, while parents primarily wish for their children to pursue careers in government service or medical professions.
Adults emphasize the importance of children developing strong character traits such as discipline, ethics, patience, and critical thinking skills.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.