Witness claims he saw gunman fire seven shots into highway police officer

23 Sept 05:28 Key points summarised by AI

A police superintendent, present at the scene, claims he witnessed gunman Nong fire seven shots into highway police officer Pol Maj Sivakorn Saibua.
The superintendent, shocked by the shooting, ordered his men to transport the victim to the hospital, while the alleged gunman, Nong, was later killed by police during an arrest attempt.
Officers who assisted in taking the victims to the hospital will be spared charges, unlike others who failed to intervene or fled the crime scene.

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.