PM offers condolences as investigation intensified

21 Sept 02:53 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra extended condolences to families affected by the Narathiwat insurgent attack and mandated compensation for the deceased and injured.
The investigation intensified with the discovery of a suspected vehicle used in the attack, now cordoned off for forensic examination, while the Fourth Army Region commander oversees the probe.
Initial findings suggest assailants detonated 100kg of explosives concealed in a parked vehicle using a walkie-talkie signal, causing severe damage to buildings and vehicles.
Sungai Kolok Hospital appealed for blood donations for the wounded, and the attack, occurring during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, drew widespread condemnation.

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.