Illegal e-waste shipment from Japan and Hong Kong seized at Laem Chabang

23 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

The Customs Department intercepted 256 tonnes of electronic waste, imported from Japan and Hong Kong, at Laem Chabang port.
Declared as 'scrap and used metals,' the illegal shipment violated customs laws and the Basel Convention, requiring specific import permits.

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.