Police to probe activities of a high-profile e-commerce company

11 Sept 18:14 Key points summarised by AI

National police launch an investigation into the high-profile e-commerce company iCon Group over allegations of defrauding customers, particularly concerning investments in food supplements.
A panel, led by Assistant National Police Chief Pol Lt-Gen Akkaradet Pimonsri, will gather information and question company executives, directors, and involved celebrities.
Customers report being persuaded to invest after taking online business courses and paying membership fees, with some seeking legal counsel over sustained damages.
iCon Group's CEO, Waratphol Waratvorakull, denies wrongdoing, emphasizing the company's transparency and offering compensation to affected customers, while a celebrity promoter denies management involvement but offers assistance.

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.