Stranded dugong calf rescued in Ranong, sent to Phuket rescue centre

10 Sept 18:43 Key points summarised by AI

A female dugong calf was rescued in Ranong after being found stranded for the second time in Laem Son National Park.
Local fishermen alerted park officials to the calf, which had minor scratches and was believed to be separated from its herd by strong waves.
Following first aid, the calf was transported to the Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animals Rescue Centre in Phuket for intensive care and rehabilitation.
Veterinarians at the centre will provide specialized care and assess her condition for a potential return to the wild.

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.