More incentives for growers not to burn sugarcane before harvesting

13 Sept 16:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Cane and Sugar Board plans to propose increased government incentives for sugarcane growers to stop pre-harvest burning, as current subsidies are insufficient to deter the practice.
Despite having enough cutting machines, over 20 million tonnes of sugarcane were burned in the 2023-24 crop year, underscoring the need for better field preparation and encouraging the purchase of cane leaves to reduce burning.

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.