Experts say lowest ever PISA score is a wakeup call for Thailand’s failing education system

14 Sept 08:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded its lowest-ever PISA scores in 2022, falling significantly below OECD averages across all subjects (math, reading, science) and lagging behind regional peers.
Experts attribute the dismal performance to systemic issues including an outdated curriculum, inefficient resource allocation, and a reliance on rote learning, rather than solely the COVID-19 pandemic.
Proposed reforms advocate for a competency-based curriculum, transforming teachers into "learning managers" who foster critical thinking, and abandoning ineffective PISA-specific training.
The education system faces challenges like overburdened teachers burdened with non-teaching tasks, particularly in small schools, which exacerbates the learning gap between privileged and underprivileged students.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.