Four suspects in Forex-3D Ponzi scheme surrender to DSI

13 Sept 06:17 Key points summarised by AI

Four suspects involved in the Forex-3D foreign exchange futures investment scheme surrendered to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to face charges of fraud and Computer Crime Act violations.
The Forex-3D scheme, identified as a Ponzi scheme by RMS Familia, promised investors 10% monthly returns but collapsed in 2019 due to liquidity issues, leading to over 12,000 complaints and more than 570 million baht in seized assets.

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.