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Thailand extends list of countries and territories, the citizens of which can enter the Kingdom without quarantine

13 Sept 09:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand has expanded its list of "low risk" countries and territories to 63, allowing citizens to enter the kingdom without quarantine starting Monday.
Eligible travelers must be fully vaccinated, present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival, possess a minimum of three million baht health insurance, and undergo an additional COVID-19 test upon arrival.

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.