Bangkok air quality expected to improve from Thursday until Sunday

14 Sept 12:04 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok currently endures "Orange level" air pollution, deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups, with average PM2.5 at 44.9µg/m³, a condition expected to continue through tomorrow.
Significant improvement in air quality is anticipated from Thursday to Sunday, driven by enhanced air circulation, according to the Air Quality Information Centre.
Twelve districts, led by Bueng Kum (62µg/m³) and Lat Krabang (61.7µg/m³), report the highest current pollution concentrations.
Three grass-burning hotspots in Nong Chok, detected by NASA yesterday, have been successfully extinguished.

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.