Bangkok’s new pet rules: What owners need to know before D-Day

12 Sept 08:40 Key points summarised by AI

Mandatory registration and microchipping for all pets, including poultry, aquatic species, and reptiles, take effect on January 10, with a deadline for owners to register by April 9.
New regulations impose limits on the number of dogs and cats per household based on property size, though existing pets are exempt from these new space constraints.
These rules aim to control Bangkok's large stray animal population, establish a pet-monitoring database, curb rabies, and enhance pet owner accountability for lost animals and complaints.

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.