Singer “Psy” wins Artist of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards

13 Sept 13:38 Key points summarised by AI

Psy, internationally recognized for "Gangnam Style," earned Artist of the Year at the 37th Golden Disc Awards in Bangkok, marking his return after a five-year hiatus with his album "Psy 9th."
K-pop sensation BTS secured Album of the Year for the sixth consecutive time with "Proof" and was also honored with the Tik Tok Golden Disc Most Popular Artist Award.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.