And Red Bull story continues ...

13 Sept 10:51 Key points summarised by AI

The 'Red Bull heir,' Vorayuth Yoovidhya, was involved in a fatal hit-and-run with a police officer years ago, an incident that remains shockingly unsettled.
Despite its clear nature, the case has dragged on for an unbelievably long time, transcending political ideologies and drawing widespread blame for its protracted status.
Former national police chief Somyot Poompanmuang and seven others are set to face court hearings later this year for alleged mishandling of the Vorayuth case.
The court has directed media to refrain from public comments that could influence opinion, citing 'public interest' in the ongoing legal proceedings.

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.