Death toll rises to two in Bangkok shooting involving border patrol police officer

10 Sept 16:05 Key points summarised by AI

A dispute over an 'excessive' 120 baht fare between a Border Patrol Police officer and motorcycle taxi drivers in Bangkok escalated into a fatal shooting.
The death toll from the incident has risen to two, with one victim dying at the scene and another succumbing to injuries in the hospital.
The officer, identified as Pol. Snr. Sgt. Maj. Namthap, surrendered to police, admitted to the shooting, and has been suspended from duty pending a disciplinary investigation.

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.