Khao Pad Krapao tops list of most popular delivery dishes this year

13 Sept 06:15 Key points summarised by AI

Khao Pad Krapao, a spicy Thai stir-fry with holy basil, reclaimed its position as the most ordered dish on Foodpanda with 800,000 orders, surpassing last year's top spot holder, Khao Pad.
Khao Mun Kai (Hainanese chicken rice) was identified as a 'dark horse,' ranking fourth in orders and third in searches, with other popular delivery items including various noodle dishes and salads.

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.