Flash floods, overflows and mud slides forecast for nine provinces

23 Sept 01:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Water Command Centre warns 22 districts in nine provinces to prepare for flash floods, waterway overflows, and mudslides due to anticipated heavy rain.
The Meteorological Department forecasts widespread thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain across the country, particularly in western, northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, driven by a moderate south-westerly monsoon.

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.