Four men arrested in possession of four AK-47 automatic rifles in Phang-nga

1 Oct 06:59 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Phang-nga arrested four men, all residents of southern insurgency hotbeds, after discovering four AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in their SUV.
The suspects were stopped at a checkpoint early Saturday morning, with the illegal weapons found during a search, and are now held for further questioning.

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.