25 injured as bus flips over in Phichit - driver admits drinking

12 Sept 20:05 Key points summarised by AI

A Bangkok-bound first-class tour bus overturned on a major highway in Phichit, injuring 25 passengers who were subsequently rushed to local hospitals.
The 52-year-old bus driver was taken into custody after a sobriety test revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 44mg/dL.
The driver confessed to consuming a small amount of alcohol before the trip, admitting he became drowsy, blacked out, and lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into a ditch and tip over.
While most injured passengers have been discharged, three remain hospitalized; a replacement bus was arranged to transport the remaining stranded passengers to Bangkok.

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.