Teen in custody over murder of 17-year-old girlfriend in Rayong

13 Sept 13:24 Key points summarised by AI

Police apprehended a 16-year-old boy in Rayong province after his 17-year-old girlfriend's body was discovered in a garbage bin with a fatal knife wound.
The suspect, identified as the victim's boyfriend, reportedly confessed to the murder, stating jealousy as the motive after seeing her speak with another man.

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.