Two buildings in Bangkok declared unsafe, occupants evacuated

13 Sept 12:45 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok authorities declared two buildings unsafe and evacuated occupants following structural inspections of 155 buildings, classifying 33 others at a 'Yellow level' and 102 at a 'Green level' for safety.
These inspections and a broader response across 20 Thai provinces were prompted by tremors from a Myanmar earthquake, leading to 200 million baht in emergency funding and the establishment of a national disaster command to assess damage and aid affected citizens.

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.