Briton wanted in UK on drug trafficking charges nabbed in Bangkok

1 Oct 16:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police arrested 'Richard,' a 54-year-old British national, in Bangkok, who was wanted in the UK for drug trafficking.
He was sentenced to 11 years in 2017 for attempting to smuggle £8 million worth of amphetamine into the UK but jumped bail, leading to a multi-year search that concluded with his apprehension.

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.