Alleged army hacker suspended from duty

13 Sept 12:10 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Army suspended Sgt-Maj (second class) Khemarat, also known as "9Near," for failing to report to duty after he allegedly hacked the Public Health Ministry's system and stole personal data of 55 million Thai citizens.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Khemarat, who faces charges under computer and cybersecurity laws, as authorities coordinate with police to track him down, while his wife has also been summoned for questioning.

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.