Police seek two more suspects in Dr Boon’s investment scam

11 Sept 08:28 Key points summarised by AI

Police are pursuing two additional suspects in the alleged 7.5 billion baht investment scam linked to Dr. Boon Vanasin, following the arrest of his daughter, Navara Vanasin, on charges of defrauding the public and money laundering.
Ten individuals, including Dr. Boon (founder of Thonburi Healthcare Group), his former wife, and two daughters, face charges, with Interpol issuing a Red Notice for Boon, who is believed to have fled to China over the non-existent medical projects.

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.