Wildfires raging in Khao Yai National Park

10 Sept 20:28 Key points summarised by AI

Wildfires have been actively burning for about a week in Khao Yai National Park and the Dong Phaya Yen mountain range, remaining uncontrolled due to challenging conditions.
Firefighting teams are struggling against strong winds and difficult terrain, with recent reports indicating 33 firefighters deployed to combat the blazes that have already consumed approximately 32 hectares since New Year.

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.