Eight injured in multiple explosions in Narathiwat province

13 Sept 16:30 Key points summarised by AI

Multiple roadside improvised explosive devices (IEDs) detonated in Su-ngai Padi district, Narathiwat province, injuring eight security personnel.
The first explosion damaged utility poles, leading to a large security force investigation.
A second IED struck a paramilitary pickup truck, injuring five rangers while they were searching for more devices.
A third explosion, occurring later, slightly injured three police officers in their pickup truck near Border Patrol Police barracks.

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.