US opens door for Thai fishery products

13 Sept 16:28 Key points summarised by AI

The US government has approved imports of Thai fishery products, confirming their compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Thailand is among 89 countries verified under the MMPA, having consistently submitted reports on marine mammal protection and management since 2017.
This approval signifies that Thai fishery exports to the US market do not cause injury or death to marine mammals.
Modern technology, including 'Pingers' that send alarming signals, is utilized to prevent marine mammals from being accidentally trapped in fishing nets.

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.