Excessive PM2.5 pollution in 44 areas in and around Bangkok

13 Sept 12:53 Key points summarised by AI

High PM2.5 levels plague 44 areas around Bangkok, with Don Mueang, Lak Si, and Nong Khaem recording the highest concentrations, while other provinces like Ratchaburi and Ang Thong also significantly exceed safe thresholds.
Widespread hotspots contribute to regional pollution, with 217 detected across Thailand, primarily in farming areas, and numerous hotspots also reported in neighboring countries.

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.