Jurassic Park (SAGA) gets approval to shoot in Thailand

18 Sept 02:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand has approved SAGA Productions to film the latest Jurassic Park movie in Bangkok and three southern national parks from June 13 to July 16.
The permission is granted under strict environmental conditions, ensuring no damage to nature, wildlife, or natural resources and prohibiting any alteration of original site conditions.
Authorities are enforcing stringent regulations to prevent a repeat of past environmental damage, specifically referencing the costly ecological harm caused during the 2000 filming of “The Beach” in Maya Bay.

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.