Former PM Prayut's wealth increases by Bt1.5 million over nine years

13 Sept 06:48 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared his assets, revealing a Bt1.5 million increase over nine years, bringing his total wealth to Bt130.2 million.
His detailed assets include Bt64 million in investments, Bt13.7 million in bank deposits, multiple properties, four cars (including a Porsche Panamera), gold, and nine wristwatches, with his wife's assets also showing growth.

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.