DSI considering class action lawsuit against iCon Group

14 Sept 14:34 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), under instruction from the Justice Minister, is exploring a class action lawsuit against iCon Group to benefit affected investors and establish a legal precedent, in parallel with criminal proceedings.
Authorities are intensifying their investigation, searching iCon Group's data centers for financial transaction information, while 18 executives, including the CEO, face charges and detention.

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.