Krabi residents demand route change for 33bn baht rail project

13 Sept 09:53 Key points summarised by AI

Over 100 residents in Krabi's Ao Luek district are urging the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to alter the path of the planned 33bn baht Thap Put-Krabi railway line.
Villagers contend the current route will devastate local communities and vast tracts of farmland, raising fears of widespread displacement and financial ruin due to insufficient land expropriation compensation.
The 68km project, part of the government’s urgent action plan (2023-2027), aims to connect with Krabi International Airport and bolster regional economic growth, but is projected to disrupt over 300 households and 160 hectares of agricultural land.
Residents also expressed frustration over a perceived lack of transparency, claiming they were kept in the dark about the mass transit project until very recently.

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.