Millions of kids suffer ‘COVID slide’ as Thai education hit by new virus wave

23 Sept 07:10 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's new COVID-19 wave is causing a severe "COVID-19 slide," leading to significant academic skill loss for over 15 million students due to extended school closures and a shift to less effective online learning.
Education experts warn of profound learning loss, hindered development of crucial human skills, and the risk of vulnerable students disengaging from the education system entirely.
Teachers report difficulties with online instruction, citing challenges in student interaction, unequal internet access, and the reduced effectiveness compared to traditional classroom settings.
Amidst the crisis, some teachers are innovating online content and schools offer offline support; experts advocate for a national digital learning platform and flexible evaluation policies from the Education Ministry.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.