Navy officer transferred over car linked to Prachachart MP attack

14 Sept 14:01 Key points summarised by AI

A senior naval officer, Captain Montri Toprasert, was temporarily transferred from ISOC Narathiwat headquarters pending an investigation.
The transfer stems from allegations that a vehicle belonging to ISOC Narathiwat, under Captain Montri's division, was used in the attempted murder of Prachachat Party MP Kamonsak Leewamoh, injuring his driver and police escort. The vehicle was later found dismantled.

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.