Militants torch a cargo truck in Yala, kill defence volunteer in Pattani

29 Sept 23:40 Key points summarised by AI

Suspected militants torched a cargo truck on Highway 410 in Yala after forcing the driver and his wife to escape, prompting the highway's closure for investigation and cleanup.
A defence volunteer was fatally shot by suspected militants in Pattani while returning home on his motorcycle after dropping his son at school.
The Fourth Army Region condemned the violence, extended condolences to the slain volunteer's family, and warned against threats to public safety.

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.