Revised regulation on meth pill possession is nothing new – Health Minister

12 Sept 06:29 Key points summarised by AI

A revised ministerial regulation now classifies individuals possessing up to five meth pills (down from 15) as drug abusers requiring rehabilitation, aiming to distinguish users from traffickers.
Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew clarified that this regulation is not new, having been enforced about 20 years ago before an amendment increased the possession threshold.
The policy prioritizes rehabilitation for drug users, particularly those with psychiatric symptoms, while outlining distinct penalties for possession (up to 5 pills vs. more than 5) and severe consequences for traffickers.
Both the Public Health Ministry and ONCB defend the regulation, emphasizing its goal to offer users a chance at recovery and the government's commitment to tackle the drug problem within a year.

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.