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32 suspects held for alleged connections with “Macau 888” online gambling operations

14 Sept 07:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police arrested 32 individuals in multiple raids, alleging their connections to the "Macau 888" online gambling and money laundering operations.
Authorities impounded a rare Lamborghini supercar, valued at 44 million baht, believed to belong to key suspect Chaiwat Kajornboonthavorn, aka "Benz Demon."
"Benz Demon" and his brother reportedly left Thailand, with the brother later detained upon his return for unauthorized travel, as police continue to investigate over 40 suspected locations.

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.