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Anti-corruption officials probe training course related to a senior health official

14 Sept 03:02 Key points summarised by AI

Anti-corruption agencies, including PACC and AMLO, raided four locations, including the home of Nakhon Ratchasima's deputy health chief, Sunti Tuaymeerit, to gather evidence of alleged corruption.
Sunti is accused of securing a 4-million baht budget in 2018-2019 for disease control training courses across 32 districts.
Investigations revealed that no training courses were actually held, despite the budget being approved and spent, with some listed participants found to be deceased.
It was also discovered that unidentified individuals allegedly demanded refunds of 30,000-50,000 baht from each district, which were reportedly deposited into the deputy health chief's bank account.

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.