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Warrant for man who challenged mentally impaired person to drink himself to death

14 Sept 02:11 Key points summarised by AI

Police issued an arrest warrant for Aekkachart Meephrom, who allegedly challenged mentally impaired influencer Thanakarn Kanthee ("Bank Lester") to drink a large amount of whisky for 30,000 baht, resulting in Thanakarn's death.
Authorities raided Aekkachart's home, finding a handgun and bank books, and are questioning him regarding the death and suspected connections to an online gambling platform.

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.