Two rangers injured by explosion in Pattani

13 Sept 11:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two para-military rangers sustained injuries from a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) in Pattani's Yarang district while returning from a routine patrol.
The explosion, which damaged their pick-up truck, occurred two days after former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited Narathiwat, seeking forgiveness for the Tak Bai massacre and expressing hope for regional improvement.

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.