Police raid 5 locations in Nonthaburi in crack down on a criminal gang

14 Sept 00:11 Key points summarised by AI

Over 100 police officers and three sniffer dogs raided five locations in Nonthaburi, targeting the "Hong Zing" gang responsible for a shootout that critically injured one victim and wounded two others.
While gang members evaded arrest, police seized ammunition and a shotgun, and are actively seeking warrants for at least 10 individuals, vowing to bring them to justice for their outrageous actions.

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.