Thai-flagged ships warned of mines in the seas of the Middle East

12 Sept 00:57 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has issued a warning to Thai-flagged ships to exercise extreme caution in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Strait of Hormuz due to the potential presence of sea mines.
Thai ships are advised to avoid these high-risk areas unless essential, implement additional safety measures in compliance with international codes, monitor regional developments, and maintain constant radio contact with maritime safety agencies.

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.