Russian tourist shot in Phuket’s commercial area

13 Sept 14:26 Key points summarised by AI

A Russian tourist was shot and wounded by a lone gunman in Phuket's commercial district on Wednesday morning.
Police are actively investigating the incident, having found items believed to be abandoned by the disguised assailant, and plan to question the victim to uncover the motive.

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.