New regulations imposed on carrying power banks onto aircraft

11 Sept 07:02 Key points summarised by AI

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued new regulations for carrying power banks on aircraft, enhancing aviation safety to meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
Passengers are permitted to carry a maximum of two power banks in hand luggage; each must not exceed 100 watt-hours (Wh), with special airline permission required for those between 100Wh and 160Wh.
Power banks are strictly prohibited in checked luggage and must be stored in hand luggage under the seat in front or in the seat pocket for easy access in case of overheating or fire.
Using a power bank for calls, operating devices, or recharging from an aircraft's power source during a flight is forbidden.

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.