Thailand records over 95,000 COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths this year

10 Sept 20:13 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 95,357 COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths from January 1 to August 28 this year, translating to an infection rate of 144.76 per 100,000 people.
The Omicron sub-variant NB.1.8.1 is dominant, and COVID-19 infections are increasing alongside other respiratory diseases, posing a risk for clusters in schools, workplaces, and communities.
The Department of Disease Control urges the public to practice self-care, wear face masks in crowded areas, and rely on official Ministry of Public Health information to prevent spread and avoid misinformation.

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.