Football fan chaos in Indonesia follows Ratchaburi FC’s victory

13 Sept 05:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ratchaburi FC achieved a historic 3-1 aggregate victory over Indonesia’s Persib Bandung, securing their first-ever AFC Champions League quarterfinal qualification.
Following the match, disgruntled Indonesian fans reacted chaotically by throwing items onto the pitch and invading the field.
Thai players and staff were forced to evacuate to their dressing room under police protection and were later escorted to the airport due to the unrest.
Thai fans in the stadium were also advised by local police to remove team emblems and were safely escorted from the area amidst the turmoil.

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.