Warning of river overflows in and around Bangkok from today until Saturday

13 Sept 18:17 Key points summarised by AI

Riverside communities across Bangkok and six surrounding provinces are warned of potential Chao Phraya River and connected canal overflows from today until Saturday, primarily due to spring tides peaking between 5pm and 8pm daily.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has briefed local authorities to alert residents and businesses in vulnerable areas, urging continuous monitoring via the 'THAI DISASTER ALERT' application or the 1784 hotline.

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.