My father committed suicide after losing money with iCon Group : Son

13 Sept 21:14 Key points summarised by AI

A son lodged a police complaint in Chiang Rai, alleging his father committed suicide after losing 3.5 million baht invested with iCon Group since 2017.
The father's extensive investments, including selling family cars, led to severe financial problems, family quarrels, and his parents' divorce.
The financial and marital strain culminated in the father's suicide at a temple in April 2020.
The son is gathering evidence, and police stations nationwide have been instructed to accept complaints from investors affected by iCon Group.

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.