Three Thai crewmen confirmed dead in Hormuz strike

13 Sept 09:30 Key points summarised by AI

Three Thai crew members aboard the Mayuree Naree bulk carrier were confirmed dead after an Iranian missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will visit Oman to express gratitude for rescue efforts and negotiate safe passage for nine Thai-flagged vessels through the Strait during a ceasefire.

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.