Families of pub fire victims eligible for up to Bt300,000 compensation

13 Sept 06:49 Key points summarised by AI

Families of those who died in the pub fire are eligible for up to Bt300,000 in state compensation, an increase from the standard Bt200,000 if negligence is proven.
Injured victims can receive up to Bt80,000 for loss of income and an additional Bt50,000 for physical and psychological rehabilitation, following the blaze that killed 27 and injured 71.

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.