Thai sprint king Puripol caps golden treble with relay victory

11 Sept 03:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai sprint sensation Puripol "Bew" Boonson led the men's 4x100m relay team to a gold medal, setting a new Games record of 38.28 seconds.
This relay victory secured Puripol's 'sprinting triple crown,' following his earlier record-breaking wins in the men's 100m and 200m events.
Affectionately known as 'Thep Bew' for his exceptional performances, the 19-year-old set new Games records in all three of his gold-medal achievements.

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.