DSI to decide whether to investigate fatal Mountain B pub fire itself

14 Sept 05:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is considering taking over the investigation of the deadly Mountain B pub fire from local police.
The DSI's potential involvement stems from requests by relatives of the 22 victims and requires proof of influential interference or a high number of victims for it to be classified as a special case.

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.