Lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd caught in cheating scandal

Lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd caught in cheating scandal

14 Sept 09:26 Key points summarised by AI

Activist lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd is embroiled in a scandal, accused of defrauding an overseas client, Jatuporn, of approximately 71 million baht (about €2,000,000) related to an online lottery platform investment.
The complaint was lodged by lawyer Pattarapong Supasorn, who requested the case be transferred to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for its specialized handling.
Sittra admits receiving the 71 million baht but claims it constituted professional fees for legal services, business management, and platform development, not a joint investment, also stating he received a 300,000 baht monthly retainer.
Additionally, Sittra faces accusations of demanding seven million baht from iCon Group CEO Waratphol Waratvorakul, which he claims was intended for distribution to the company’s investors.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.

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