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Final punchline for ‘Big Joke’ as career of star policeman extinguished by scandal

10 Sept 19:06 Key points summarised by AI

Police General Surachate Hakparn, known as "Big Joke," saw his prominent career definitively ended as the Supreme Administrative Court rejected his final appeal against dismissal as deputy national police chief.
His downfall was triggered by alleged links to an illegal online gambling network, which not only led to his dismissal but also thwarted his strong candidacy for Thailand's national police chief position.
The court's overwhelming 49:5 vote against his petition seals his removal, marking a dramatic conclusion for an officer who had previously overcome scandals and was poised for a long tenure as the nation's top cop.

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.