Two dead in Pattani as floods continue

14 Sept 05:36 Key points summarised by AI

Two people died in Pattani province (one by drowning, one electrocuted) as severe floods continue to devastate southern Thailand.
Thirteen districts in Narathiwat and six in Pattani have been declared flood disaster zones, with Yala experiencing its worst flooding in 30 years, leading to deep waters and impassable roads.
The widespread flooding affects over 130,000 households across seven southern provinces, forcing school suspensions, halting public transport, and submerging hundreds of vehicles.
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's deputy is coordinating relief efforts in Narathiwat and Yala, with the minister scheduled to visit the affected areas soon.

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.