Footballer killed mid match by lightning strike in Narathiwat

13 Sept 00:57 Key points summarised by AI

A 24-year-old Yala FC player, Safwan Awae, tragically died after being struck by lightning during a semi-final match of the "Golok FA Cup 2026" in Narathiwat.
The fatal incident occurred during extra time amidst a severe thunderstorm, heavy rain, and strong winds, also injuring several other players before Awae was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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.