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How BMA and Google turn e-waste into new learning tools

23 Sept 05:11 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Google are partnering to convert electronic waste, specifically outdated computers, into new learning tools for students across 437 city schools.
Google's Chrome OS Flex extends the lifespan of these devices by 5-10 years, significantly reducing power consumption and carbon footprint by up to 45%, promoting sustainability.
The initiative aims to distribute 130,000 refurbished devices over three years, addressing unequal access to digital tools and equipping Thai youth with essential skills for future industries.
Research indicates positive impacts on student learning, comprehension, and grades from using these devices and Google's educational software, despite concerns about online learning distractions.
This collaboration is part of Google's broader 'leave no Thai behind' mission, focusing on equitable digital access, skill development, online safety, and integrating helpful AI technologies into society and education.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.