Indictments in the drowned Thai TV actress case delayed to end of June

13 Sept 11:52 Key points summarised by AI

Indictment decisions for six suspects in the drowning of Thai TV actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong have been postponed until the end of June.
Prosecutors require more time to thoroughly study the extensive and detailed police investigation files before making a final decision.
The suspects face various charges, including negligence causing death, giving false statements, littering, and drug abuse, though not all individuals face the same charges.
Police previously concluded that Nida died by drowning, ruling out an accidental fall or murder, following a highly publicized investigation into her death.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.