EOD officials search suspicious car for explosives in Yala province

11 Sept 11:31 Key points summarised by AI

EOD officials in Yala province meticulously searched an abandoned Nissan Almera, suspected due to its link with a car bomb detonated in Pattani a week prior.
No explosives were found in the vehicle, but security sources indicate police are actively searching for two more cars believed to be prepared as car bombs by southern insurgents.

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.