Key drug trafficking suspect linked arrested in Bangkok

15 Sept 21:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities arrested 'Panjakitti' in Bangkok, a major suspect linked to a large international drug trafficking network.
Panjakitti is connected to the recent seizure of 1.6 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine, disguised in cotton bales that were transiting through Thailand.
Officers confiscated approximately 23 million baht in assets, including vehicles, property, and luxury items, as part of the ongoing investigation into the drug operation.

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.