Electricity charges waved this month in flooded parts of the north

13 Sept 01:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved waiving electricity fees for flood-affected residents in northern and northeastern regions this month, with a 30% reduction in October.
Further relief measures include a debt moratorium for small borrowers and plans to enhance emergency alert systems through the Thang Rath application and Cell Broadcast Service.

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.