DSI to take over probe into iCon Group on Monday

13 Sept 14:18 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will assume control of the iCon Group investigation from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Monday.
The case is being transferred to the DSI as a "special case" due to estimated damages exceeding 300 million baht and over 100 affected individuals, making it legally appropriate for DSI oversight.
DSI will collaborate with the CIB and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) in the ongoing probe, while the Office of the Consumer Protection Board has been excluded due to alleged official involvement with iCon Group.
Approximately 8,800 people have filed complaints against the iCon Group, reporting estimated investment losses totaling 2.7 billion baht.

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.