“Am Cyanide” sentenced to death by Criminal Court

12 Sept 01:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's notorious serial killer, Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, known as "Am Cyanide," was sentenced to death by the Criminal Court for the premeditated murder of Siriporn Khanwong.
The court found her guilty of murder, robbery, and food adulteration after she poisoned Siriporn with cyanide during a merit-making ritual and stole her belongings.
This death sentence is the first in a series of approximately 15 murder and attempted murder cases against Sararat, whose actions sparked a wider police investigation into mysterious deaths linked to her.
Sararat's ex-husband and lawyer also received reduced prison sentences for their testimony, and all three defendants were ordered to pay 2.4 million baht in compensation to the victim's family.

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.