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Police Gen Roy Inkhapairote: From police plot twist to Thailand’s next security chief

25 Sept 17:47 Key points summarised by AI

Pol General Roy Inkhapairote has been appointed the new secretary-general of Thailand's National Security Council (NSC), making him only the second police general to hold this top security post, traditionally dominated by military officers.
His appointment, approved by the Prime Minister and awaiting Cabinet endorsement, follows a delayed process and occurs after he was passed over for the national police chief position, reportedly as compensation.
Roy brings extensive experience from various high-level police units and has overseen significant security operations, positioning him to lead the critical national security body.

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.