Heroin found hidden in Thai silk destined for Australia

13 Sept 11:06 Key points summarised by AI

Police intercepted over six kilograms of heroin, valued at 24 million baht on the international black market, meticulously sewn into the linings of 48 Thai silk garments bound for Australia.
The discovery was prompted when a recipient, hired via Facebook to forward the packages, grew suspicious of the contents and reported them to the Vichit Provincial Police.
Authorities are now investigating the sender from Loei province and the broader drug trafficking network, as part of a coordinated crackdown with the Narcotics Suppression Bureau.
Police issued a public warning, urging extreme caution regarding lucrative social media offers to transport goods abroad, to prevent individuals from unknowingly participating in drug trafficking schemes.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.