Two police officers killed, three injured during drug raid in Narathiwat

13 Sept 13:59 Key points summarised by AI

Two police officers were killed and three injured during a drug raid in Narathiwat's Tak Bai district after suspected traffickers opened fire.
The perpetrators fled into the jungle, prompting police reinforcements, with the region already under martial law due to prior insurgent attacks.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.