Kamnan Nok’s places of business and network raided

23 Sept 05:11 Key points summarised by AI

Joint forces of police and anti-corruption agencies raided several residences and businesses in Nakhon Pathom linked to murder suspect Praween Chanklai, known as “Kamnan Nok.”
Authorities suspect sub-district head “Teng” acted as a nominee for Praween’s company in construction bids and has a criminal history involving violence against Praween’s rivals.
Praween’s P. Phatanarungrod construction company was searched, with security guards initially resisting entry before complying under threat of a full search.
The Department of Special Investigation is probing Praween’s two construction companies for potential price collusion or intimidation in winning 650 million baht worth of highway construction bids.

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.