Thailand’s U-22 soccer team leaves for SEA Games in Cambodia

13 Sept 12:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's U-22 national soccer team departed for the SEA Games in Cambodia, led by head coach Issara Sritaro, with aspirations for a gold medal.
The team, confident in their readiness, will commence their campaign against Singapore on Sunday, April 30th, with subsequent matches against Malaysia, Laos, and Vietnam.

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.