Su-ngai Kolok train services back on track after weekend blast

14 Sept 00:17 Key points summarised by AI

Train services to and from Su-ngai Kolok railway station resumed today after repairs were completed on tracks damaged by an IED blast on Saturday.
The explosion between Maruebo and Tanyong Mat stations had suspended services on August 23-24, with full refunds now offered to affected passengers.

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.