Eight civilians injured in armed attacks in Narathiwat province

13 Sept 23:49 Key points summarised by AI

Southern insurgents launched two coordinated gun and explosive attacks in Narathiwat province, injuring eight civilians across Muang and Waeng districts.
The first attack involved a motorcycle bomb near police apartments in Muang district, injuring three, including a seven-year-old boy, while the second saw insurgents open fire on a group of five Buddhist men in Waeng district.

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.