Thailand seeks Iran’s help as three crew remain missing after ship strike

13 Sept 12:14 Key points summarised by AI

Three Thai crew members are missing after the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree was struck by Iran’s military near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, with 20 others rescued by the Omani navy.
Thailand has formally requested Iran's assistance to allow rescue teams access to the site, as the missing crew were in the severely damaged engine room.
Oman is prioritizing the search but faces significant challenges due to the incident occurring in high-risk Omani waters, a conflict zone, making immediate rescue operations difficult.
Rescue efforts are complicated by ongoing attacks in the area, requiring Oman to carefully assess the situation and await a safe opportunity for teams to proceed.
Separately, Thailand has completed the evacuation of 116 Thai nationals from Iran and assisted 584 others from various Middle Eastern countries, while most Thai workers in Israel have opted to stay.

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.