Thai guide drowns, 16 foreign tourists rescued from reservoir in Surat Thani

13 Sept 16:53 Key points summarised by AI

A tour boat carrying 16 foreign tourists and a Thai guide capsized in Chiew Lan Reservoir, tragically resulting in the drowning of the female guide.
Strong winds caused the boat to overturn; all 16 tourists (5 Belgian, 11 Dutch) were successfully rescued from the cold water by nearby boats.

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.