Fire breaks out at Route 66 warehouse, no one injured

10 Sept 12:31 Key points summarised by AI

A fire broke out at a warehouse storing equipment for the popular Route 66 Bangkok nightclub late Monday afternoon, with no injuries reported.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control within 30 minutes, contending with toxic gases released from burning soundproofing and club materials.
The main Route 66 nightclub venue was not affected by the fire and remains open for business as usual.
The warehouse area has been declared a restricted zone, pending an inspection to determine the cause and extent of the damage.

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.