Swiss man in Phuket acquitted of assaulting doctor

11 Sept 19:34 Key points summarised by AI

The Phuket Provincial Court acquitted a Swiss national, David, of assaulting a Thai doctor, citing insufficient evidence for the charge.
The incident, where David allegedly kicked Dr. Tharndao after she trespassed on his property, sparked public outrage and led to an investigation into the luxurious housing estate's land encroachment.

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.