Police raid home of deputy national police chief in Bangkok

1 Oct 23:56 Key points summarised by AI

Cyber crime police raided the Bangkok home of Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn as part of an investigation into an online gambling operation.
Surachate initially refused entry but later claimed nothing illegal was found, while seven of his subordinate police officers were held for questioning in connection with the network.
The raids are a follow-up to an investigation into "Pongsiri," president of Lamphun Warriors Football Club, arrested earlier this year for online gambling and money laundering, with alleged links to illegal funds buying the club.

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.