Family seeks witness protection after fatal shooting on Samui Island

15 Sept 13:27 Key points summarised by AI

The family of a taxi driver fatally shot on Samui Island is seeking witness protection and aid from the Justice Ministry, fearing for their safety and alleging local police inaction due to the perpetrator's influence.
The fatal shooting stemmed from an earlier dispute between the deceased taxi driver and a group of private taxi drivers over a prime parking space.
The family expresses doubt about the local police's seriousness, citing claims of blurred CCTV footage and a lack of official action despite the family obtaining tourist-recorded footage.
While the family seeks external help, the Region 8 Provincial Police Bureau has assured an ongoing investigation, confirming a suspect's detention and the recovery of a car used in the escape.

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.