Six suspects wanted for the theft of police pistols and seized drugs arrested

13 Sept 06:48 Key points summarised by AI

Police arrested six suspects involved in the robbery of a local official and five defence volunteers in Songkhla, where service pistols, 20,000 methamphetamine pills, and a car were stolen.
The suspects unsuccessfully attempted to free previously arrested drug suspects, while authorities are investigating allegations that officials demanded ransom from the original drug suspects.

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.