New mode of mobility with Taiwan’s technology

13 Sept 09:45 Key points summarised by AI

A growing trend in China and Taiwan sees healthy young people purchasing electric wheelchairs for enhanced mobility, as widely circulated videos demonstrate.
Taiwanese firm Nanmee Freerider, a specialist in electric mobility devices, showcased its products, including small electric vehicles for short-distance use, at the Taiwan Expo in Bangkok.
Despite increased sales fueled by this trend, Nanmee Freerider explicitly advises against using these devices in traffic, recommending them primarily for individuals with disabilities or for safe, short-distance travel within confined areas like apartments or supermarkets.

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.