Spanish suspect admits to killing, decapitating his Colombian friend

13 Sept 14:19 Key points summarised by AI

Spanish suspect Daniel confessed to murdering and dismembering his Colombian friend, Edwin, on Pha-ngan Island, disposing of body parts in the sea and a garbage dump.
Police are collecting DNA evidence from Daniel's resort room to match with recovered body parts and reviewing CCTV footage showing Daniel purchasing a knife and plastic bags, while the motive for the killing remains undisclosed.

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.