The nation to hold four merit-making ceremonies for late Queen Mother

12 Sept 02:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Interior has ordered all 76 provinces to conduct four merit-making ceremonies to honor the late Queen Mother.
These ceremonies are scheduled on the 7th, 15th, 50th, and 100th days following her passing, commencing tomorrow.
Provinces will organize various charitable activities, including public clean-ups and hospital visits, with the public encouraged to participate wearing polite black attire.
The Cabinet has established eight committees to oversee all aspects of the extensive mourning period, from ceremonies to the royal cremation.

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.