Vets dart injured elephant after overnight search

12 Sept 12:01 Key points summarised by AI

Vets and rangers at Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary successfully darted and treated a 40-year-old elephant, 'Seedor Diew,' for an infected leg wound.
The rescue involved a challenging overnight search, with the elusive pachyderm avoiding officials across a two-square-kilometer area.
A coordinated effort utilized drones for tracking, ground patrols for pursuit, and veterinarians with remote injection rifles to administer antibiotics.
Officials will continue to monitor the elephant's recovery and assess the need for additional treatment.

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.