At least Bt320m worth of assets seized from icon group and executives

13 Sept 07:25 Key points summarised by AI

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has seized assets totaling approximately 320 million baht from the iCon Group direct marketing company and its executives, primarily consisting of bank deposits from stock trading and cash.
AMLO faces challenges in recovering assets due to the long duration of the alleged offenses but assures that all ill-gotten gains will be confiscated; temples that received donations in good faith are exempt from asset seizure.

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.