Thailand’s Nations League volleyball team loses to Brazilians 1-3

14 Sept 03:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's female volleyball team lost to Brazil 1-3 in the Women’s Nations League in Sofia, Bulgaria, with Brazil winning the first two sets and the decisive fourth set.
Despite the defeat, Thailand, currently placed 8th with 15 points from 11 matches, still holds a chance to advance to the final round, dependent on their upcoming match against Italy and other game results.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.