Free rides on Bangkok’s Pink Line extension in June, full service in July

11 Sept 10:00 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's Pink Line monorail extension, connecting Si Rat to Muang Thong Thani, will offer free rides in late June, with full paid service commencing on July 19 at fares ranging from Bt15 to Bt22.
The Transport Minister announced that trials for the three-kilometre extension are scheduled for late May, and by September, fares across the entire Pink Line will be reduced to a flat rate of Bt20.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.