Woman killed, 2 injured in incidents in Pattani and Narathiwat

13 Sept 12:44 Key points summarised by AI

A Muslim woman was fatally shot, and another seriously wounded, by gunmen disguised in female clothing in Pattani province, with police suspecting insurgency or personal conflict.
In Narathiwat province, a paramilitary ranger sustained serious injuries from an improvised explosive device (IED) detonation during a routine patrol, believed to be an insurgent attack.

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.