Dead Oarfish found in the seas off Phuket

14 Sept 01:49 Key points summarised by AI

A rare, dead deep-water Oarfish, measuring 2.85 meters and weighing 8.6kg, was discovered by a Thai trawler in the Andaman Sea off Phuket.
This marks the second Oarfish found in Thai waters this year, with the first discovered off Satun province in January.
The well-preserved specimen was transferred to Thailand's National Science Museum for detailed scientific study.

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.