Ageing tiger released back to the jungle after rehabilitation program

11 Sept 11:32 Key points summarised by AI

An aging 16-year-old female tiger, HKT236F, was released into the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary following a three-month rehabilitation program.
Initially captured after straying from her habitat in February, she was released but subsequently sighted near a village, causing alarm among residents.
Park officials recaptured the tiger, providing intensive treatment and rehabilitation at a breeding station, where she gained significant weight.
After assessing her improved condition and strength, officials released her back into the wild, equipped with a monitoring collar to track her progress.

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.