DSI to question 51 engineers involved in construction of SAO building

13 Sept 13:09 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will question 51 engineers connected to the collapsed SAO building, with names sourced from four contractors.
The DSI's probe focuses on alleged forged names on contractor documents and the use of Thai nominees in construction firms managed by non-Thais.

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.