2nd suspect in Taiwan murder investigation now in police custody in Thailand

13 Sept 23:41 Key points summarised by AI

The second suspect in the murder of a Thai couple in Taiwan, Thanawat Poomkhemthong, has been apprehended in Thailand and confessed to hiding the victims' bodies.
The first suspect, Santi Supa-apiradeepailin, allegedly purchased an air ticket for Thanawat to flee Taiwan and promised him 500,000 baht for his involvement, though only a fraction was paid.
Police are still searching for a third suspect, Samart sae Lee, and suspect additional motives beyond a business conflict for the killings.

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.