DSI to investigate iCon for alleged money laundering

14 Sept 02:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched an investigation into iCon Group for alleged money laundering, suspecting investor funds were converted into movable and immovable properties to evade detection.
DSI will focus solely on the money laundering aspect, while police handle public fraud and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) manages frozen assets, which include land, buildings, vehicles, and luxury items, earmarked for distribution to valid claimants after convictions.

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.