Data centre board to tighten public safety controls on data centres

9 Sept 11:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's data centre board, led by the Finance Minister, will convene to review and tighten laws and regulations, aiming to close loopholes exploited by some operators.
Operators have been found establishing facilities in non-permissible areas and illegally stockpiling excessive fuel, exemplified by a raid that uncovered 200,000 litres of unpermitted fuel.
The government supports the data centre industry's growth but emphasizes reviewing regulations to ensure all operations meet critical public safety and environmental standards.

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.