Injured elephant in Kui Buri dies from bullet wounds

20 Sept 07:35 Key points summarised by AI

An elephant in Kui Buri National Park, previously treated for injuries, was found dead due to a severe infection in a hind leg caused by bullet wounds.
Veterinarians confirmed the presence of bullets in the elephant's trunk, tusks, and leg, leading to a serious infection, kidney abnormalities, and joint dislocation; officials are now investigating the poaching incident.

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.