Call to use water sparingly as levels in 2 major reservoirs drop steadily

23 Sept 03:01 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities urge communities downstream of Bhumibol and Sirikit dams to conserve water due to steadily falling reservoir levels, attributed to insufficient upstream rainfall.
Bhumibol Dam's reservoir currently holds 49.7% of its full capacity, discharging 30 million cubic meters daily, while Sirikit Dam is at 39% capacity, releasing 15 million cubic meters daily.
Despite Bhumibol's water situation being better than last year, officials express concern over a potential water shortage next year due to less rainfall anticipated this year.

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.