Large drug haul discovered in condo in Huai Khwang district

15 Sept 06:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thai anti-narcotics police seized over 200kgs of various illegal drugs, including crystal meth, methamphetamine tablets, powdered Ecstasy, and "Happy Water," from a condo in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district.
This significant drug seizure is part of an ongoing investigation, following the arrest of an alleged Singaporean drug trafficker on October 26th.
The seized "Happy Water" and powdered Ecstasy are similar to drugs found during a recent police raid at a pub in Yan Nawa district, where many customers tested positive for drug use.
Authorities are seeking a Thai woman who rented the condo, believed to be a nominee for the alleged trafficker, for further questioning.

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.