Thailand deports 10 to China linked to actor cyber-fraud case

13 Sept 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand deported 10 Chinese nationals to China for prosecution, linking them to a high-profile cyber-fraud case.
The suspects were part of a gang operating in Myanmar, allegedly defrauding Chinese citizens, including actor Wang Xing, who was rescued from a scam centre.
The gang, involved in various roles from management to call centre operations, was arrested in Thailand after fleeing Myanmar and Cambodia, prompting Thai police to intensify anti-scam investigations.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.