Teen driver runs out of fuel during long chase, caught with 2 million meth pills

16 Sept 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

An 18-year-old driver was arrested in Surat Thani, Thailand, after a 20km high-speed car chase.
The pursuit ended when the suspect's vehicle ran out of fuel, leading to their apprehension after a brief foot chase.
Police discovered two million methamphetamine pills, 50,000 baht in cash, and two mobile phones hidden within the car.
The teenage suspect confessed to charges including unauthorized possession of Category 1 narcotics with intent to sell, and driving under the influence.
This operation marks the fourth major drug bust in Surat Thani this year, contributing to cumulative seizures of over 6.65 million methamphetamine pills.

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.