Single mom falls to her death from Pathum Thani hospital

18 Sept 06:35 Key points summarised by AI

A 36-year-old single mother, Saisunee, died after falling from the 18th floor of Pathum Thani Provincial Hospital, five days after giving birth to twin daughters.
Saisunee, whose new twins were admitted to the 8th-floor ward, reportedly appeared stressed and had expressed concerns to a friend about her ability to care for the new babies, given she already had twins.
Hospital management offered condolences to the family and committed to reviewing safety measures in response to the tragic incident.

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.