Water levels in Thailand’s major reservoirs are critically low

13 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's major reservoirs are at critically low levels, with only 19% (13.789 billion cubic metres) of their combined capacity usable for essential needs.
The western region is most severely impacted, with only 13% of its reservoir water available, contrasting sharply with other regions like the south (34%).
The crucial Chao Phraya river basin faces a significant shortfall of 7.449 billion cubic metres needed for the dry and early rainy seasons, despite the official start of the rainy season.
Northern and northeastern provinces continue to experience drought conditions, leading to urgent water conservation efforts and dredging projects in areas like Kwan Phayao Lake to increase capacity.

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.