‘Kamnan Nok’ sentenced to life for murder of police officer

19 Sept 23:55 Key points summarised by AI

Former sub-district head Praween Chanklai, aka ‘Kamnan Nok’, received a life sentence for the murder of a highway police officer.
The Criminal Court found Praween guilty of consenting to his bodyguard, Thanachai Munmark, shooting Pol Maj Siwakorn Saibua at a dinner party.
The murder occurred on September 6th, 2023, after the officer refused Praween's request to help his nephew secure a police transfer.
Following a confrontation and a whisky-drinking duel, Praween reportedly demanded a gun, leading to his bodyguard firing fatal shots.
The bodyguard, Thanachai, was later shot dead by police after fleeing the scene.

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.