Industry Ministry wants DSI to probe Chinese steel maker

23 Sept 06:40 Key points summarised by AI

The Industry Ministry urges the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to probe Xin Ker Yuan steel company.
The investigation stems from Xin Ker Yuan's alleged refusal to provide information about its rebar distribution, particularly concerning the collapsed State Audit Office building.
The company also failed to explain 40,000 tonnes of "red dust" found at its plant, prompting the Ministry to label the case as "very complicated."
Ministry and DSI officials will visit the collapsed building site to collect additional rebar samples for further testing.

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.