Thailand launches cooking oil-for-fuel scheme to cut living costs

10 Sept 15:29 Key points summarised by AI

Bangchak Corporation launched the "Fry to Fly" campaign, enabling consumers to exchange used cooking oil for diesel or gasohol at select service stations.
The scheme offers 1 litre of regular-grade fuel for every 2 litres of used cooking oil, directly aiming to reduce household living costs amid rising energy prices.
This initiative promotes sustainable energy by converting household waste into usable transport fuel, building on Bangchak's existing program for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Running from April 6-30, the campaign allows participants to exchange up to 20 litres of used cooking oil at 15 pilot stations in Bangkok and nearby provinces.

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.