Many parts of Bangkok see health-threatening levels of air pollution today

10 Sept 19:36 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok faces its worst air pollution of the year, with PM2.5 dust levels exceeding the safety threshold in 54 areas across the city.
Nong Khaem district recorded the highest pollution at 522µg/m³, significantly surpassing the 37.5µg/m³ safety limit and impacting health.

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.