What to do if you catch COVID in post-pandemic Thailand

13 Sept 08:34 Key points summarised by AI

Post-pandemic Thailand treats mild COVID-19 cases like a common cold; free medical treatment is no longer universal, requiring patients to understand their health scheme and registered facility.
Only patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms qualify for free medical help at any hospital under the UCEP Plus program.
Individuals with chronic conditions or old age face higher risks; booster shots are strongly advised to reduce severe illness and death.
Positive cases, even with mild symptoms, must adhere to a 7-day self-isolation followed by 3 days of observation to prevent further spread.

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.