Bang Pa-in–Pak Chong M6 stretch to open free on weekends

23 Sept 11:17 Key points summarised by AI

The 110-kilometre Bang Pa-in to Pak Chong section of Intercity Motorway No. 6 (M6) will open for free trial runs every weekend, from Friday noon to Sunday midnight.
This new stretch aims to significantly reduce travel times, ease congestion, and lower logistics costs for motorists heading to Thailand's Northeast, boosting weekend tourism.
Access is limited to four-wheel passenger vehicles with an 80 km/h speed limit; drivers must strictly follow traffic signs and use designated rest areas.

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.