"Blue sky after the storm": Senator Porntip

"Blue sky after the storm": Senator Porntip

15 Sept 02:57 Key points summarised by AI

Senator Porntip Rojanasunan and nine former colleagues were acquitted of corruption charges related to the procurement of fake GT-200 bomb detectors 14 years ago.
The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases ruled there was no evidence of malpractice or ill-gotten gains by Porntip or her co-defendants, clearing them of the NACC's charges.
Following her acquittal, Senator Porntip criticized the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), accusing it of abusing its authority and unfairly targeting her and her staff, despite other security agencies also procuring the same devices and the deal having prior approval.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.

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