Russian man found dismembered in Chonburi; two suspects arrested

15 Sept 07:07 Key points summarised by AI

A Russian man, Mikhail Emelianov, 30, was found dismembered and buried in five different locations in Chonburi's Bang Lamung district after being reported missing by his mother.
Police arrested two Russian nationals, Iaroslav Demidov, 35, and Dmitrii Maskalev, 38, in Bangkok, charging them with premeditated murder, concealing a body, and unlawful detention for ransom resulting in death.
Investigators believe the motive stems from a US$120,000 debt related to Emelianov's cannabis business, as he had reportedly received threats warning his organs would be sold if the money wasn't repaid.
Key evidence includes CCTV footage showing the suspects transporting what police believe were body parts on a motorcycle, along with matching clothing and personal belongings found with the remains.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.