63 confirmed dead, 31 still missing a month after collapse of SAO building

13 Sept 16:27 Key points summarised by AI

One month after the SAO building collapse in Bangkok, 63 people are confirmed dead and 31 remain missing, following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar.
Debris at the collapse site has been significantly reduced to 1.5 metres, greatly assisting search teams in locating any remaining human remains.
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is opening impounded cargo containers from the construction joint venture (ITD and China Railway No 10) and will question 40 engineers responsible for supervising the building's construction.
Local police are also questioning representatives from all companies involved in the building project as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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.