Traffic cop stays on duty despite car falling into 15-metre sinkhole

13 Sept 00:26 Key points summarised by AI

Pol Lt Ratchawit Sitthichok, a traffic police lieutenant, continued directing traffic even after his car plunged into a 15-meter-deep sinkhole.
The massive sinkhole, which also swallowed a police tow truck and utility poles, appeared due to road subsidence, possibly from a burst pipe.
Recovery attempts for Ratchawit's vehicle were halted due to ongoing ground subsidence.
Experts are now evaluating the structural safety of the new Samsen Police Station, located near the sinkhole, due to potential foundation damage.

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.