Chinese businessman surrenders to Thai police to face drugs charges

13 Sept 19:53 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, known as "Tu Hao," surrendered to Thai police to face charges of narcotics trafficking, which he denies.
The surrender follows an ongoing investigation into alleged "grey business" activities in Thailand, with an arrest warrant also issued for another Chinese businessman, Chen Yang.
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin previously confirmed Tu Hao's 3-million-baht donation to the Palang Pracharath Party, asserting its legality despite the current charges.
Former politician Chuwit Kamolvisit has been campaigning for a crackdown on alleged Chinese businessmen's control over Thai night entertainment venues, highlighting a recent raid where drugs were found.

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.