PM orders suspension of fuel exports amid Middle East war

11 Sept 07:26 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul immediately suspended exports of finished petroleum products (benzine, gasohol, high-speed diesel, jet fuel, LPG) to address uncertainties from the Middle East war.
The export ban includes exemptions for products sent to Laos and Myanmar, re-exported imported fuel, and oil not meeting domestic quality standards.
Oil traders are mandated to increase reserves of locally produced finished petroleum products to 1.5% by March 31 and 3% by April 30, with potential flexibility from the Department of Energy Business.

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.