Police detain driver linked to June 22 flight crew drug case

13 Sept 01:30 Key points summarised by AI

Police apprehended a driver suspected of delivering drug-tainted bags to TG cabin crew 'Meena' at her condominium on June 22, leading to her arrest in Melbourne.
The driver, a former drug convict with a history of methamphetamine trafficking, was identified through CCTV footage from the Bang Na condominium area.
The suspect admitted to making the delivery with a foreign employer who hired him, and also claimed to have dropped another parcel elsewhere previously.
Investigators discovered 'Meena' was offered 3,400 baht for the delivery, with an advance payment made before her flight to Melbourne.

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.