King grants royal patronage to victims of tragic monk pilgrimage accident

9 Sept 18:55 Key points summarised by AI

His Majesty the King extended royal patronage to monks affected by a tragic road accident in Mukdahan, covering medical treatment for the injured and funeral rites for the deceased.
The incident involved a pickup truck colliding with a procession of pilgrimage monks on Highway 2034, resulting in 10 immediate deaths and several injuries.

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.