Samut Sakhon’s salted fish assigned GI

1 Oct 01:27 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) officially registered 'Pla Salid Ban Phaeo', a renowned dried salted fish from Samut Sakhon, as a Geographical Indication (GI).
This fish is distinguished by its organic cultivation in clean, unpolluted water, supported by a well-developed irrigation system, native grasses, and traditional water management practices.
Careful drying processes ensure a high-quality, hygienic product, which originated from breeding efforts starting in 1974 and gained significant popularity in Ban Phaeo by 1984.
The GI registration aims to add value to the agricultural product, strengthen local identity, increase recognition, and motivate producers to maintain high production standards, contributing to the local economy.

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.