Malaysian man caught with 102kg of crystal meth in Songkhla

13 Sept 22:29 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian national Lim Soo Lu was arrested in Songkhla, Thailand, after police discovered 102 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine concealed in his vehicle.
The significant drug haul was made at a checkpoint in Hat Yai district as Lim was driving towards the Malaysian border.
Lim confessed to transporting the 'ice' from Bangkok to Malaysia for a promised payment of 15,000 ringgit, admitting this was his second attempt.
Authorities believe Thailand is increasingly used as a transit hub for large-scale drug shipments and are expanding their investigation into an international trafficking ring.

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.