Congo and Uganda categorised as Ebola outbreak zones

13 Sept 22:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has declared the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as Ebola zones, initiating enhanced screening and health monitoring for all arrivals.
New measures require passengers from these countries to register via digital arrival cards, airlines to submit passenger lists, and health officials to conduct temperature checks and monitor arrivals for up to 21 days.

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.