River overflows possible in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces until Friday

13 Sept 23:44 Key points summarised by AI

Riverside communities in Bangkok and six adjacent provinces are advised to prepare for potential flooding until Friday.
The risk stems from increased water discharge from the Chao Phraya dam, due to heavy upstream rainfall, compounded by high tides.
Water levels in key canals and rivers are expected to rise by 10-20cm, threatening unprotected areas in Bangkok and surrounding provinces with inundation.

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.