Songkran death toll reaches 154 after four days of travel

11 Sept 06:27 Key points summarised by AI

The first four days of Songkran travel recorded 154 deaths and 705 injuries across 755 road accidents nationwide.
Speeding (41.77%) and drunk driving (27.43%) were the leading causes of accidents, with motorcycles involved in 70.93% of incidents.
Accidents frequently occurred on straight local roads between 3 pm and 6 pm, with the 20-29 age group representing 20.25% of casualties.
For 'Family Day,' authorities advised motorists to exercise extreme caution and avoid drunk driving, anticipating heavy traffic as people return to Bangkok.

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.