Officer, insurgent killed in Pattani; six injured in Narathiwat blast

10 Sept 11:15 Key points summarised by AI

A border patrol officer and an insurgent were killed during a clash in Sai Buri district of Pattani, where police were searching for hidden insurgents and detained a suspect.
Separately, an improvised explosive device (IED) was remotely detonated near a tea house in Yee Ngor district of Narathiwat, injuring three police officers and six civilians.

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.