Prosecutors asked to indict 34 PAT officials for falsely claiming overtime pay

13 Sept 22:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's DSI has requested public prosecutors indict 34 Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) staff for falsely claiming overtime and holiday pay from 2003 to 2012.
The accused PAT officials, including some executives, face charges of malfeasance in office for using false documents.

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.