Kazakh man in police custody over alleged shooting of Russian in Phuket

13 Sept 11:07 Key points summarised by AI

A Kazakh man was apprehended at Phuket International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Russia, suspected of shooting and seriously injuring a Russian national.
Police traced the gunman's escape route via CCTV, finding discarded evidence, and suspect the incident may stem from the involvement of both parties in criminal activities.

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.