Assets of Bt71m seized from Lawyer Sittra and associates

Assets of Bt71m seized from Lawyer Sittra and associates

17 Sept 01:36 Key points summarised by AI

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) ordered the seizure of 71 million baht in assets from lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd and his associates.
These assets are deemed illegally acquired through fraudulent acts against his client, Jatuporn Ubonlert, a Thai millionaire residing in France.
Jatuporn accused Sittra of failing to deliver an online lottery platform for which she transferred 71 million baht, leading her to cancel the contract.
Sittra allegedly refused to refund the money, claiming it was a personal gift from Jatuporn, prompting her lawyer and son to provide statements to police.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.

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