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Gunman opens fire at Nakhon Ratchasima street fair, injuring 6 after failed motorcycle theft

10 Sept 12:29 Key points summarised by AI

A gunman opened fire with a shotgun at a street festival in Nakhon Ratchasima, injuring six people, several severely.
The incident occurred late Wednesday night during the ‘Chim Shop Chai’ fair, following an altercation over a failed motorcycle theft.
The shooting was an act of retaliation after the motorcycle owner and bystanders intervened to stop the theft, leading to one suspect being restrained.
Police apprehended one primary suspect shortly after the shooting and are conducting a manhunt for accomplices; victims were hospitalized for their injuries.

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.