Ex-park chief summoned to acknowledge charge of murdering Karen activist

13 Sept 11:17 Key points summarised by AI

Former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn and three subordinates are summoned by the DSI to face murder and other charges for the 2014 enforced disappearance and presumed death of Karen activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, known as “Billy.”
The DSI's action follows the Office of the Attorney-General's decision to indict Chaiwat, who was previously dismissed for malfeasance but later reinstated to government service, with the indictment expected on September 5th.

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.