70+ computers thought to be used for digital coin mining seized

13 Sept 16:30 Key points summarised by AI

Officials from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and police seized over 70 computers from two shop-houses in Bangkok, suspected of being used for illegal cryptocurrency mining.
The operations were detected due to excessive electricity consumption and the illegal direct connection of electrical wires to main power cables, bypassing official meters.

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.