Three dead after drunk BMW driver rams into Tuk-Tuk in Nonthaburi

10 Sept 12:40 Key points summarised by AI

A drunk 32-year-old BMW driver fatally collided with a tuk-tuk in Nonthaburi, instantly killing the 37-year-old female driver and two elderly passengers (77 and 82) in the early morning.
CCTV footage captured the high-speed BMW violently ramming the tuk-tuk from behind, completely destroying the vehicle before crashing into a roadside tree.
The BMW driver, who admitted to being intoxicated after watching a World Cup match, registered a blood alcohol concentration of 152mg%, well over the legal limit, and is now in police custody.
Grieving relatives of the victims, who were on their way to sell traditional desserts, expressed profound loss and intend to pursue the driver to the fullest extent of the law.

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.