Operators of fake tour company sought by Thai police

15 Sept 09:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police are actively searching for two individuals accused of running a fraudulent tour company and employment agency, following complaints from over 150 victims.
The alleged scams, which caused damages exceeding 20 million baht, involved fake tours to Japan, bogus overseas job opportunities, and deceptive investments in a mushroom farm.

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.