The world No 6 badminton star returns to the national team after talks

11 Sept 03:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's world No. 6 badminton star, Pornpawee Chochuwong, reversed her decision to withdraw and will represent the Kingdom at the upcoming 33rd SEA Games.
Her change of heart came after a clear-the-air discussion with Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Prompao and the governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, resolving her concerns.
Pornpawee's initial withdrawal was due to management issues within the Badminton Association of Thailand and a desire for improvements for younger athletes.
The government has responded by instructing the Sports Authority of Thailand to establish a special committee to investigate and ensure transparency across all national sports associations.
Now focused on training, Pornpawee aims to win the women’s team gold medal in what she anticipates will be her final SEA Games appearance.

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.