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Thai rock star Sek Loso sent to prison for illegal possession of firearms and drugs

13 Sept 00:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thai rock musician Sek Loso was sentenced to 36 months and 20 days in prison by the Supreme Court for obstruction, illegal possession of firearms, and drug offenses.
His legal issues stemmed from a 2017 incident where he resisted police arrest for discharging a firearm, necessitating a special commando unit to subdue him.

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.