New MRT Blue Line fares to take effect on July 3, from Bt17 to Bt44

11 Sept 01:39 Key points summarised by AI

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will implement new fares for the MRT Blue Line starting July 3.
Fares will range from 17 baht for a single-station trip to a maximum of 44 baht for journeys covering 12 or more stations, with progressive increases per station.

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.