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South African ex-teacher left Thailand, placed on watch list after gun threats

13 Sept 13:05 Key points summarised by AI

A former South African teacher, known as "Kru Peter," was placed on a watch list after leaving Thailand on July 19 following alleged gun threats made after his contract termination.
The teacher posted photographs of firearms, threatening messages, and audio clips on social media, prompting Hatyai Wittayalai School to move classes online on August 10-11 for security.
Police increased patrols around the school and coordinated with officials over security measures, citing the teacher's contract violation and a recent fatal school shooting as context for their heightened concern.

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.