Court orders dismissal of Tak Bai massacre case

10 Sept 19:18 Key points summarised by AI

The Narathiwat provincial court dismissed the Tak Bai massacre case, citing the absence of defendants and the expiry of the statute of limitations.
The lawyer for the victims' relatives expressed determination to continue the search for truth, despite the judicial process concluding without resolution.
Relatives plan to propose halting pensions for fugitives and urge the Prime Minister to investigate Nong Chik police for allegedly suppressing the case for nearly 19 years.
The Office of Attorney-General had previously filed charges against seven retired senior military, police, and interior officials for their alleged involvement in the 2004 deaths of 78 Tak Bai protesters who suffocated during transport.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.