Sawankhalok municipality in Sukhothai prepares for Yom River overflows

15 Sept 06:47 Key points summarised by AI

Sawankhalok municipality in Sukhothai is actively preparing for potential overflows from the Yom River, erecting sand-bagged floodwalls.
Officials anticipate severe flooding if the Yom River reaches an 8-meter mark, which would prevent drainage and cause water to cascade into municipal areas.
To mitigate the impact, sandbags have been placed in drains to block river water, and massive water pumps are installed to divert farmland water into the Yom-Nan canal.

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.