Evacuation, traffic shutdown after sinkhole near Vajira Hospital

10 Sept 21:39 Key points summarised by AI

A massive sinkhole, approximately 30x30 meters wide and 50 meters deep, collapsed near Vajira Hospital, swallowing a crane truck and utility poles, and rupturing a large water main.
The incident at 7:13 AM prompted evacuations of the hospital and nearby buildings, suspended outpatient services, and caused severe traffic shutdowns and congestion in the surrounding area.

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.