Gold rush continues as Thailand extend lead atop SEA Games table

13 Sept 11:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand significantly extended its lead at the 33rd SEA Games, securing a remarkable 24 gold medals on Friday to push their overall tally past the half-century mark.
Diverse victories included a surprising gold for a married couple in mixed duo jujitsu and a women's floor gymnastics title, with gymnast Sasiwimon Mueangphuan announcing her retirement post-win.
Record-breaking performances highlighted the day, as Joshua Robert Atkinson set a new Games record in the men's 400m, and swimmer Mia Millar achieved a historic national record in the women's 200m backstroke, marking Thailand's first gold in that event in 22 years.
Further triumphs saw the Thai rowing team conclude their campaign with 10 golds, Tawan Kaeodam successfully defend his men's high jump title, and Thai cyclists dominate the men's BMX time trial.

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.