Anthrax alert issued in Mukdahan's Don Tarn, cattle slaughter banned

13 Sept 06:44 Key points summarised by AI

Mukdahan's Don Tarn district issued an anthrax alert and initiated mass vaccinations of cattle and goats following one human death from the infection.
Authorities have imposed a three-week ban on cattle slaughter and established temporary prevention centers, alongside house-to-house warnings and checkpoints to restrict animal movement.
The deceased reportedly contracted anthrax after consuming beef from an infected cow on April 27th, leading to rapid deterioration and hospital transfer.
Anthrax, caused by Bacillus anthracis, typically transmits from infected animals like cattle and goats to humans through direct contact, consumption of their meat (especially raw), or inhalation of airborne spores.

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.