Bangkok building renovation work halted following fatal wall collapse

13 Sept 15:46 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok authorities issued an immediate stop-work order and banned access to a commercial renovation site in Bang Na district after a fatal wall collapse killed one construction worker and injured another.
The incident involved a 1-meter-tall, 6-meter-long brick wall toppling over, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Zin Min Thet Aung and serious injury to 28-year-old Aung Moe Thu, both Myanmar nationals.

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.