Parents want 2nd autopsy on their late daughter, doubting school’s explanation

14 Sept 04:51 Key points summarised by AI

Parents of a 7-year-old girl who died in a locked school van are petitioning the Justice Ministry for a second autopsy, expressing doubts about the school's explanation.
The mother noted inconsistencies, stating the school claimed heat stroke while the initial autopsy report mentioned bruises on her daughter's hand and legs, which were not present before school.
The Justice Ministry received the petition, promising to facilitate a second autopsy by the Central Institute of Forensic Science and offer legal and financial assistance to the parents.

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.