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Body of monk killed by underage driver returns to Korat for royally sponsored funeral

11 Sept 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Phra Sakorn Tapakhuno Khlangsoongnern, 63, was killed when an 11-year-old boy crashed a stolen pickup truck into a group of monks on pilgrimage in Mukdahan.
His body returned to Nakhon Ratchasima for a royally sponsored funeral, including a royal bathing rite, honoring his untimely death while on a dhutanga walk.

Yesterday 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.