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Legal action sought against those involved in alleged “import” of Myanmar children

13 Sept 11:51 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Ang Thong province are pursuing legal action against a former school director and four others for allegedly "importing" and sheltering 126 Myanmar children.
The children, aged 7-16, have been handed over to immigration officials for repatriation, though police claim the activities did not amount to human trafficking.
The alleged scheme was uncovered when the former director attempted to register the children for financial support, potentially to avert the small school's closure.
Despite criticism from human rights activists regarding the repatriation, police assert the children do not meet Thailand's criteria for educational programs for foreign students.

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.