Consumers advised to be cautious when eating paper-wrapped fried chicken

14 Sept 01:56 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Science Services warns that paper-wrapped fried chicken may be contaminated with carcinogenic substances from the wrapping paper.
Paper production, whether from pure or recycled pulp, involves chemicals and processes that can leave residues of heavy metals like lead, cadmium, or mercury.
The heat from boiling oil (around 190oC) can cause these toxic heavy metal residues in the paper to leach into the fried chicken.
Consumers are advised to ask vendors if they use cooking paper or paper specifically suitable for contact with hot food to mitigate health risks.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.