Insurance firms cheated out of ฿500m in fake COVID-19 insurance claims

13 Sept 14:05 Key points summarised by AI

Thousands of individuals defrauded insurance companies of an estimated 500 million baht using fake documents for COVID-19 claims under the “Found, Paid, Done” scheme.
Insurers, who initially rushed payments during the pandemic, discovered the widespread fraud upon rechecking documents with hospitals, leading to potential legal action for scammers and significant financial losses for some companies.

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.