Armed suspect surrenders after two-day manhunt

22 Sept 22:31 Key points summarised by AI

An armed fugitive, 'Nopparat', surrendered in Pathum Thani following a two-day manhunt.
The suspect was wanted for opening fire on a rescue vehicle and later taking his father-in-law hostage to pressure his wife.
Over 20 schools in Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi closed as a precaution due to the armed suspect's unknown whereabouts, despite authorities confirming the case stemmed from a domestic conflict.

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.