Father of school victim forgives shooter, urges action to prevent recurrence

14 Sept 01:39 Key points summarised by AI

The father of Naphat Chaima, a student killed in the Nonthaburi school shooting, publicly forgave the 14-year-old alleged shooter, expressing a desire for his daughter's peace.
He emphasized a collective approach, urging various agencies to collaborate on preventive measures to stop future incidents rather than assigning blame.
The alleged shooter's father also issued an apology to the victims and their families, expressing bewilderment over his son's actions.
Royal-sponsored funerals commenced for victims, including teacher Prapaporn Konsila, whose husband shared his profound grief, and deputy director Kittipong Somrat, whose body was returned for rites.

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.