Mother seeks justice for son shot dead in Surin hospital by police officer

13 Sept 22:45 Key points summarised by AI

A mother, Pranee Banthoeng, is seeking justice for her 26-year-old son, Pichai, who was fatally shot by a police officer in Surin Provincial Hospital.
Pichai, hospitalized for appendicitis and experiencing convulsions, became agitated, removed his IV, and grabbed an axe, but reportedly did not harm any staff or patients.
The mother questions the officer's use of four shots, including one to the lung, and why non-lethal means or the approximately 20 security guards present could not control the situation.

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.