BMA ends search of collapsed SAO building, seven still missing

14 Sept 03:09 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has officially concluded its search for missing individuals at the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building, finding no additional human remains.
Out of 109 people initially reported missing, 89 are confirmed dead, 9 sustained injuries, and 7 remain unaccounted for.
Authorities speculate that the seven missing individuals may have been crushed beyond recognition due to the immense force of the building's collapse.
Cadaver dogs will continue to search for smaller human remains fragments, and DNA comparison is ongoing for previously recovered bones.
The BMA is scheduled to hand the site back to the State Audit Office next Thursday, formally ending its extensive recovery operation.

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.