Chao Phraya express boat fares to drop by Bt1 from tomorrow

13 Sept 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Chao Phraya Express Boat Company will reduce all service fares by 1 baht, effective this Friday.
The fare drop is a direct result of a recent 4-baht decrease in diesel prices, with the company passing these savings to commuters.
Specific services will see new prices, including the Orange Flag service at 19 baht, Yellow Flag at 24 baht, and the air-conditioned Red Flag service at 33 baht.
The company is prepared to make further fare adjustments if diesel prices continue to decline, aligning with Ministry of Transport regulations that link public transport fares to fuel costs.

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.