TJA receives no dirty money from online gambling network
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TJA receives no dirty money from online gambling network
23 Sept 05:01Key points summarised by AI
The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) concluded an internal investigation, finding no evidence of receiving any funds from an online gambling network, contrary to allegations made by a high-profile lawyer.
The TJA urges the lawyer to specifically identify the implicated journalists' association to prevent public misperception and is considering legal action if clarification is not provided.
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.