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Julapun pledges support for families of Thai merchant seamen killed in Strait of Hormuz

11 Sept 14:43 Key points summarised by AI

Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat extends condolences and assures comprehensive support to the families of three Thai seamen killed in an attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Labour is expediting legal benefits, including funeral expenses and monthly compensation for 10 years under the Maritime Labour Act, potentially totaling 1.68 million baht.
Families will also receive entitlements from the Social Security Act, and the Ministry is actively negotiating with the ship's owners for additional financial assistance to ensure ultimate fairness.

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.