Thailand destroys 27 tonnes of illegal narcotics

10 Sept 01:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities incinerated 27 tonnes of confiscated illegal narcotics, including 145 million methamphetamine pills, at a facility in Samut Prakan province.
The destroyed consignment featured 7.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine, 500kg of heroin, and 1,400kg of ketamine, with some drugs identified as transiting Thailand for international distribution.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.