How COVID-19 is hitting future prospects of Thailand’s aspiring uni students

13 Sept 21:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thai university hopefuls face severe challenges due to strict COVID-19 policies for national entrance exams (GAT/PAT), with no provisions for infected students to take tests or have make-up exams.
Unlike other Asian countries like China, South Korea, and Japan, which offer isolation testing or catch-up exams, Thailand's TCAS management maintains a rigid stance, citing transmission risks, logistical hurdles, and fairness concerns.
This policy puts immense pressure on students, who could miss their sole chance for university admission if they contract COVID-19, despite the Education Minister's intervention yielding only minor potential adjustments.

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.