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Appeals Court adds prison terms for police officer involved in fatal zebra crossing accident

21 Sept 05:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Appeals Court significantly increased a police officer's prison sentence from one year and 15 days to five years for a fatal zebra crossing accident that killed an eye doctor.
The court ruled the initial sentence was too lenient, emphasizing the officer's duty to uphold the law and ensure public safety, which he disregarded through reckless driving.

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.