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Probe sought into transfers of ฿39m from Ubon Ratchathani municipality’s accounts

1 Oct 05:19 Key points summarised by AI

Ubon Ratchathani municipality seeks police investigation into 2,029 unauthorized transfers totaling ฿39 million from its Krung Thai bank accounts.
The funds were illicitly moved to an online shopping platform between November 1st and 14th, prompting the vice mayor to lodge a complaint and request the bank to trace the money's movement.

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.