Investigation ordered into "special sticker" on overweight trucks

13 Sept 11:50 Key points summarised by AI

The national police chief has ordered an urgent investigation into allegations that "special stickers" on overloaded trucks allow them to bypass inspections due to paid bribes.
Move Forward MP-elect Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn revealed the scheme, claiming monthly changing stickers signify bribes paid to highway police, potentially totaling 10 billion Baht annually.
This illicit practice allegedly contributes to road damage, accidents, and the transport of illegal items, with suspected involvement from highway police and highways department officials.
Authorities have pledged stiff punishment for any officers found involved and urged the public to report bribery incidents.

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.