Remains of 3 Thai 'Mayuree Naree' crew members repatriated

15 Sept 09:06 Key points summarised by AI

Three Thai crew members, who tragically died aboard the cargo ship ‘Mayuree Naree’ after being struck by Iranian projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, were repatriated to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The ship's operating company, Precious Shipping (PSL), closely coordinated the solemn repatriation process with government officials to ensure the deceased could be returned to their families for traditional religious rites.
PSL expressed profound condolences and pledged comprehensive financial compensation, mental health support, and all due benefits to the grieving families, also thanking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies for their prompt assistance.

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.