“The Masterpiece” campaign to normalise breastfeeding

14 Sept 02:57 Key points summarised by AI

UNICEF Thailand launched "The Masterpiece" campaign during World Breastfeeding Week to normalize and emphasize the importance of breastfeeding.
Thailand's exclusive breastfeeding rate for the first six months is only 29%, significantly below the 50% global target, indicating many children miss optimal early nutrition.
Mothers face barriers like lack of healthcare/family support, misleading infant formula marketing, and unsupportive workplaces.
UNICEF advocates for stronger family-friendly workplace policies, including paid parental leave and breastfeeding facilities, to support mothers.
The campaign calls for universal support for new mothers, recognizing breastfeeding as a crucial societal investment for children's future.

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.