Police probe serial murder suspect’s ฿78m worth of financial transactions
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Police probe serial murder suspect’s ฿78m worth of financial transactions
14 Sept 15:32Key points summarised by AI
Police are intensely investigating ฿78 million in financial transactions linked to serial murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, involving 12 individuals and connecting 15 murder/attempted murder cases to her debt problems.
Authorities recently searched the suspect's sister's house, seizing medical items for examination, as Sararat denies all charges and vows to fight the cases in court while held on remand.
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.