Male assault victim dumped in Bangkok park pond, police seek killer

13 Sept 09:46 Key points summarised by AI

Police are investigating after a man was assaulted and thrown into a pond at Benchasiri Park in Bangkok, with his body later recovered by rescuers.
Security camera footage captured the incident, showing a figure being dragged to the pond's edge, prompting a police manhunt for the suspect.
Homeless individuals identified the victim as a member of their community, known for frequent intoxication, though no one witnessed the assault or could identify the attacker.
Thonglor police are reviewing additional CCTV footage and seeking eyewitnesses to identify both the victim and the perpetrator as investigations continue.

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.