PM orders review of gun law revisions to ease impacts on competition shooting
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PM orders review of gun law revisions to ease impacts on competition shooting
14 Sept 01:59Key points summarised by AI
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul directed the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) to collaborate with sports authorities (SAT, NSSAT) to mitigate the adverse effects of proposed gun law revisions on competitive shooting.
Competitive shooters voiced concerns over new, stricter controls—including ammunition limits and permit suspensions—hindering training, even as the PM emphasized the law's intent to enhance public safety.
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.