Hong Thai recalls popular inhalers, offers full refunds

14 Sept 14:31 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Thai initiated a recall of 200,000 jars of its 'Formula 2' herbal inhaler due to microbial contamination found by the Thai FDA.
The affected batch, production number 000332 (manufactured December 9, 2024), has been removed from the market for destruction.
Customers with the contaminated products are eligible for full refunds or free replacements directly from Hong Thai.
The company is upgrading its production processes with enhanced quality checks and ultraviolet sterilisation to ensure future product safety and quality.

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.