Doctor in coma after being hit by intoxicated British motorcyclist dies

10 Sept 16:58 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Theerasuk Kawamatawong, a 53-year-old Thai respiratory specialist, died after suffering severe brain injuries from being hit by a motorcycle on Pha-ngan Island.
The driver, identified as a British national named 'Willcock', was allegedly heavily intoxicated with alcohol and cocaine when he struck Dr. Theerasuk and subsequently fled the scene.
Police arrested Willcock after reviewing CCTV footage, charging him with multiple offenses including reckless driving causing injury, hit-and-run, driving without a license, and illegal drug use.
Investigators also discovered the suspect lacked proper driving permits (Thai or international) and the motorcycle was uninsured with expired annual tax.

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.