‘Sergeant Jod’ found safe, back on duty at Ta Muen Thom

15 Sept 23:28 Key points summarised by AI

Sergeant Jod, a beloved stray dog, became an online sensation and unofficial 'base officer' for his loyal companionship to Thai soldiers at a tense border base.
During recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes, widespread concern grew after rumors circulated that Jod had gone missing.
Joy erupted as Jod was found safe on July 30, hiding with minor scratches and still wearing his protective talisman, promptly returning to his duties at the base.

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.