Alleged Thai employee of call centre gang in Cambodia arrested in Chon Buri

15 Sept 05:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai cybercrime officers arrested Surachai Sae Jang in Chon Buri, alleging he was a key associate of a Chinese call centre scam leader operating from Cambodia.
Surachai reportedly helped the gang lure Thai victims into fraudulent cryptocurrency investments by creating fake social media profiles and fabricated financial statements, promising high returns.

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.