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Two suspects arrested, Two at large after Chinese tourist’s rescue from abductors

13 Sept 09:09 Key points summarised by AI

A Chinese tourist was abducted in Bangkok after being lured into a car, then assaulted and bound by her captors.
She was rescued in Kamphaeng Phet when she screamed for help at a police checkpoint during the abduction.
Police pursued the vehicle, leading to gunfire and the abandonment of the victim; two suspects were arrested, while two others escaped into nearby woods and are being actively pursued.
The abductors were transporting the victim to Mae Sot district, and the two suspects in custody are residents of that area.

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.