Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed train expected to enter service in 2027

23 Sept 05:34 Key points summarised by AI

Construction of the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed train section is nearly 40% complete, with the design for the subsequent Nakhon Ratchasima-Nong Khai phase ready for cabinet submission.
Despite facing challenges such as land expropriation delays and design changes, the project remains on schedule for public service commencement in 2027.

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.