Singaporean suspect in Forex-3D pyramid scam arrested in Phuket

13 Sept 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities arrested Singaporean Daryl Young at Phuket International Airport, wanted for his alleged involvement in the Forex 3-D currency futures pyramid scam.
Young faces charges of public fraud and Computer Crime Act violations as part of the third group of suspects implicated in the Forex-3D investment scheme, which also involves several celebrities.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.