No evidence yet Thai Airways flight attendant knew of hidden heroin: Investigators

10 Sept 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai investigators suggest a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Australia for alleged heroin smuggling may not have knowingly participated, citing a lack of conclusive evidence.
Evidence includes testimony from her boyfriend, who stated they found nothing suspicious in the bags, the luggage passing X-ray screening, and the flight attendant having a low bank balance.
Thai authorities are expanding their investigation into a transnational drug trafficking network operating from the Golden Triangle to Australia, which is believed to recruit couriers through fake social media accounts.
The woman has not been charged in Thailand and is currently held in Australia, with Thai authorities prepared to provide evidence to Australian investigators if she is found not to be involved.

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.