RTAF: Brain abscess caused private’s death, not training

25 Sept 18:28 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) denies social media allegations that a private died from exhaustion due to prolonged training, stating his death was caused by a brain abscess.
Private Prutsapa Wimmuttithamchai received extensive medical treatment for ear inflammation and influenza A, with doctors exempting him from training from June 9th to December 6th.
After being found unconscious on June 20, he underwent emergency surgery but passed away on July 24 from a brain abscess, with his family kept informed throughout his hospitalization.
The RTAF emphasizes that the death was due to a severe medical condition, not military training, and confirms the unit strictly adhered to medical recommendations and provided continuous care.

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.