Floodwater in Bangkok recedes, but more rain forecast for today

22 Sept 16:20 Key points summarised by AI

Floodwaters in Bangkok largely receded by Sunday morning after city officials worked overnight to drain roads, following six hours of very heavy rainfall on Saturday night.
Eleven of Bangkok's 50 districts experienced significant rainfall exceeding 90.5mm, with Wang Thong Lang district recording the highest at 130mm.
Despite the receding floods, the Meteorological Department forecasts more rain, including isolated heavy showers, for Bangkok and other northern and central provinces today, warning of potential summer storms.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.