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PM2.5 levels exceed standards in scores of areas across Bangkok and surroundings

13 Sept 08:32 Key points summarised by AI

PM2.5 dust levels surpassed the standard threshold of 37.5μg in 45 areas across Bangkok and its peripherals.
Nong Khaem district in Bangkok recorded the highest PM2.5 level at 56.8μg over a 24-hour period.
Excessive PM2.5 levels were also reported in 12 areas in the North, two in the North-east, and four in the Central and West regions.
The East region maintained good air quality, with PM2.5 levels remaining below the standard threshold.

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.