'Succession' set to dominate TV's delayed Emmys

13 Sept 16:40 Key points summarised by AI

The Emmy Awards, delayed by four months due to Hollywood strikes, are finally set to celebrate television's best, with HBO's 'Succession' heavily favored to win top drama prizes.
'Succession' leads with a massive 27 nominations, positioning its cast members, including Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen, as strong contenders in acting categories.
Despite strong competition from acclaimed dramas like 'The Last of Us' and 'The White Lotus,' 'Succession's' final season is widely expected to sweep the major awards.
In other categories, 'The Bear' is a frontrunner for comedy awards, while 'Beef' and 'Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' are tipped for success in the competitive limited series categories.

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.