Abducted baby safely returned to his grand parents

13 Sept 06:11 Key points summarised by AI

A nine-month-old baby, reported missing from his Bangkok home, was safely located in Rayong province and reunited with his grandparents.
The rapid recovery was attributed to the efforts of Ekkaphob Luangprasert, founder of the Sai Mai Tong Rod webpage, and crucial eyewitness accounts tracking the suspected kidnapper.
The suspect, known to the baby's family, was apprehended by Rayong police at a bus terminal, with the baby found unharmed.

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.