Two more train drivers test positive for drugs, immediately suspended

13 Sept 21:23 Key points summarised by AI

Two more train drivers were immediately suspended after testing positive for drugs, prompting the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to intensify drug screenings among its staff for enhanced safety.
This heightened focus on drug testing follows a recent fatal train-bus collision where the involved train driver also tested positive for drugs, reinforcing SRT's commitment to creating a drug-free organization.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.