Hat Yai’s Kim Yong Market reels from worst flooding in decades

10 Sept 17:39 Key points summarised by AI

Hat Yai's Kim Yong Market, once a bustling hub, faces severe damage after seven consecutive days of unprecedented flooding.
The market's entire ground floor is inundated, causing widespread destruction to over 500 stalls, merchandise, and equipment.
Vendors are grappling with total loss of stock, including popular dried fruits, nuts, and souvenirs, as recovery efforts are hindered by a lack of electricity and running water.
Described as the worst flooding in decades, the disaster has left the market in disarray with an unestimable overall damage, impacting a vital local attraction.

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.