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Half of Thailand’s fishing fleet may stay in port due to diesel shortage, rising fuel prices

12 Sept 22:49 Key points summarised by AI

Half of Thailand's 9,000-vessel fishing fleet faces potential idling due to critical diesel shortages and anticipated price hikes, making sea ventures financially unviable.
Disruptions in Middle East oil supplies are expected to elevate 'green' fuel costs, further exacerbated by a likely halving of the industry's diesel quota.
Escalating fuel prices threaten to skyrocket seafood costs and disproportionately impact small coastal fishermen, who are already struggling with fuel access.
The Thai Fisheries Association is seeking government intervention to cap diesel prices for fishing vessels at 30 baht/litre to ensure industry sustainability.

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.