Three monks among suspects tested in probe into girl's death in Kanchanaburi

10 Sept 14:36 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Kanchanaburi are intensifying their probe into the death of a seven-year-old girl, "Nong Agoon," whose body was found with injuries after she went missing.
Investigators have collected forensic samples from a pickup truck driver and three Buddhist monks from a local monastery, whose truck is also involved, though no charges have been filed.
The case has garnered significant public attention, with national police leadership monitoring the swift progress of the investigation.

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.