Thai political party deputy leader arrested for alleged murder

13 Sept 12:11 Key points summarised by AI

Prasopchoke Nimruang, deputy leader of the Thai Local Power Party, was arrested in connection with the February murder of a vice mayor and a driver in Nakhon Nayok Province.
Gunmen opened fire on a car, killing two and seriously injuring the mayor, with subsequent arrests leading to suspects implicating Prasopchoke for allegedly ordering the murder.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.