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El Nino will expose Thailand’s lack of defense against climate change: experts

13 Sept 07:04 Key points summarised by AI

Experts warn that the ongoing El Nino will cause prolonged drought and severe water shortages in Thailand, potentially lasting until 2025, highlighting the country's lack of defense against climate change impacts.
The agricultural sector faces devastating economic losses, projected to exceed 40 billion baht, with rice farmers and the crucial second crop being particularly vulnerable due to dwindling water supplies.
Farmers are largely unprepared and lack adequate guidance, continuing traditional practices despite warnings, while current government approaches are criticized as too passive, risking widespread crop failure.
Authorities are urged to adopt a proactive national strategy, integrating water management, educating farmers, and prioritizing climate change on the national agenda to build long-term resilience rather than relying on short-term populist schemes.

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.