Illegal shark fin shipment from Caribbean intercepted in Bangkok

14 Sept 04:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Customs intercepted 402 shark fins, valued at Bt2 million, at Suvarnabhumi Airport, originating from Trinidad and Tobago.
The shipment, mislabeled as "dried fish," was seized after a tip-off from China Customs, violating CITES and Thailand's Customs Act.

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.