Former SAO official provides evidence of irregularities in collapsed building project

12 Sept 21:58 Key points summarised by AI

A former State Audit Office (SAO) official submitted evidence to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), alleging irregularities in the collapsed SAO building project and implicating about 10 people.
The evidence highlights suspicious elements, including changes in the construction site and building design, as well as issues with contractor selection and material procurement.

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.