Body of missing Nonthaburi trekker found on Trang mountain

14 Sept 07:56 Key points summarised by AI

A 54-year-old female trekker, Wantanee, from Nonthaburi, was found dead on Khao Jet Yod mountain in Trang province after an intensive four-day search operation.
She went missing after separating from her 13-member trekking group, reportedly against advice, to descend the mountain alone.
Her body was discovered in the forest near the upper reaches of the Ton Te waterfall, an area targeted after search teams found crucial clues like used wet wipes.
Initial investigations suggest Wantanee tragically slipped and fell to her death while attempting to make her way down the mountain by following the waterfall.

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.