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Private hospital sanctioned for advertising prescription drugs in COVID-19 treatment packages

14 Sept 17:21 Key points summarised by AI

A private hospital in Pathum Thani faces sanctions for illegally advertising prescription COVID-19 drugs (Favipiravir, Molnupiravir) in treatment packages for home isolation patients, violating the Hospital Act.
Penalties include significant fines (up to 20,000 baht initial, 10,000 baht daily) and potential imprisonment for hospital management; authorities emphasize these drugs are prescription-only, not for all COVID-19 patients, and warn against illegal online purchases.

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.