Thai snooker legend James Wattana loses 3.2 million baht to call centre gang

13 Sept 07:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thai snooker star James Wattana, also known as “Tong Sitchoi,” fell victim to a call centre scam, losing approximately 3.2 million baht.
The scammers falsely accused Wattana of drug trafficking and money laundering, coercing him into making 10 transfers that depleted his bank account, and he has since filed a police complaint.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.