India’s PM appreciates Thailand’s holding of Diwali event

20 Sept 13:29 Key points summarised by AI

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed appreciation to Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for organizing the Amazing Thailand Diwali Festival 2024, highlighting the deepening cultural bonds between India and Thailand.
Held in Bangkok's 'Little India' from October 28th to November 3rd, the festival celebrates Diwali among the Thai-Indian community and commemorates 77 years of bilateral relations, featuring Bollywood performances, Indian food, and clothing stalls.

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.