Man found dead after falling into Vibhavadi ditch

13 Sept 13:33 Key points summarised by AI

A man was found dead in a 1.5-meter-deep construction ditch on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road after a witness reported him falling in, triggering an investigation.
Rescue teams retrieved the shirtless body, found with fishing line wrapped around it, and it has been sent for autopsy and identification as police found no personal documents.

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.