Huge drug haul uncovered in modified asphalt truck in Phitsanuloke

13 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

Police intercepted a modified asphalt truck in Phitsanuloke, seizing a massive 1,680kg of crystal methamphetamine and 50kg of ketamine.
The operation, stemming from long-term surveillance and a tip-off, led to the arrest of three suspects involved in smuggling drugs from northern provinces.
The narcotics were destined for storage in Saraburi before distribution in Bangkok and surrounding areas, with one suspect admitting to five prior successful runs and earning 2 million baht per delivery.

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.