Journalists arrested in temple graffiti case released on bail

20 Sept 00:34 Key points summarised by AI

The Criminal Court granted bail to two journalists, including Prachatai reporter Nuttaphol Meksobhon, setting their bonds at Bt35,000 each following their arrest for alleged involvement in defacing the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) expressed deep concern over the 'accomplice in a crime' charge, warning it could severely impact press freedom and urging the justice system to provide clarity.
The Thai Media for Democracy Alliance (DemAll) condemned the arrests, asserting that reporters are not criminals and news reporting is a fundamental duty, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of both journalists.

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.