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Armed men torched Hala Bala wildlife sanctuary office in Narathiwat on Saturday

14 Sept 03:11 Key points summarised by AI

A group of about 10 armed men, believed to be insurgents, raided the Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary office in Narathiwat, tying up officials, stealing ten shotguns, and setting fire to four lodgings.
Officials managed to escape and alert police, who dispatched forces to investigate the incident at the ecologically rich sanctuary, often called the “Amazon of ASEAN”.

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.