Thailand's 'Michael Jackson' jailed over fatal drink-driving crash

13 Sept 01:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thai singer Manasawin Nantasen, known as 'Tik Shiro', received a two-year prison sentence for a fatal drink-driving crash.
The incident on October 10, 2024, tragically killed two siblings, Tienporn and Chakraphat Sivapornpitak.
Found guilty of driving under the influence and reckless driving, his blood alcohol level significantly exceeded the legal limit.
His sentence was halved due to a guilty plea, and his driver's license was revoked, with civil compensation claims still pending despite an initial payment.

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.