Death penalty for Erawan Shrine bombers, no commutation

10 Sept 13:44 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai court sentenced Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili to death for the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing, finding no grounds for commutation after an 11-year trial.
The powerful bomb tragically killed 20 people and injured 123, including numerous foreign nationals, at the popular Bangkok landmark.
Defendant Yusufu Mieraili vehemently protested the verdict in court, asserting his innocence and decrying a "lack of justice."
The complex case, marked by extensive evidence and delays, concluded with this verdict, following the earlier acquittal of co-accused Wanna Suansan.

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.