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Body recovered, search continues for second missing tourist after boat capsize

23 Sept 06:40 Key points summarised by AI

Rescue teams recovered one body and continue searching for a second missing tourist after a tour boat, carrying seven passengers, capsized in Phetchaburi's Bang Tabun Bay due to a sudden waterspout.
The boat driver reported none of the tourists wore life jackets, leading to two going missing, prompting marine officials to mandate a meeting with operators to reinforce safety protocols and life jacket use.

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.