Most people in Bangkok not worried about city flooding this year - Poll

14 Sept 02:33 Key points summarised by AI

A NIDA Poll indicates that a majority of Bangkok residents are not concerned about city flooding this year, trusting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's prevention system.
The survey found nearly half of respondents (48.85%) expressed no concern about flooding, with over 50% also satisfied with the drainage system and confident in flood prevention measures.

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.