Six indicted over Bangkok fatal train-bus collision in May

13 Sept 14:16 Key points summarised by AI

Public prosecutors indicted six individuals following a fatal train-bus collision in Bangkok on May 16, which tragically claimed eight lives and injured 30.
The defendants include the train driver, bus driver, railway crossing gate operator, a pickup truck driver, and two motorcyclists, all facing charges of negligence causing deaths and injuries.
The bus driver, pickup driver, and motorcyclists also face charges of obstructing rail transport, while the train driver received an additional charge for drug use.
The accident occurred when the bus stopped on the railway tracks at a red light, preventing the barrier from lowering and leading to the freight train's unavoidable collision.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.