Young Thai Muslims launch campaign seeking 'oxygen' for victims of Tak Bai

23 Sept 01:53 Key points summarised by AI

Young Thai Muslims and activists launched a campaign by cycling the 145-kilometer route taken by 78 Tak Bai massacre victims 20 years ago, from Narathiwat to an army base in Pattani.
The campaign symbolically seeks "oxygen" for the victims, who died of suffocation after being stacked in trucks during the five-hour journey.
The activity coincides with the Tak Bai case reaching its statute of limitations this Friday, with no defendants arrested or brought to justice, sparking concerns of resentment among victims' families and Thai Muslims.
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) criticized the government for failing to deliver justice, urging action to restore faith in the country's justice system, especially as Thailand joins the UN Human Rights Council.

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.