OAG probes a prosecutor’s alleged involvement with iCon Group

13 Sept 14:25 Key points summarised by AI

The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has launched an investigation into a prosecutor and his wife for their alleged roles as membership recruitment agents for the iCon Group e-commerce company.
The OAG committee has a 30-day timeframe, extendable by 60 days, to complete its probe, with potential disciplinary actions for the prosecutor ranging from a warning to dismissal, depending on the severity of any found misconduct.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.