Herbal practitioner under investigation after cancer patient’s death

Herbal practitioner under investigation after cancer patient’s death

15 Sept 11:08 Key points summarised by AI

A herbal practitioner, identified as "Pornchai," is under investigation in Prachin Buri following the death of a brain cancer patient five days after receiving his herbal treatment, which allegedly included an injection.
Public health officials have filed charges against Pornchai for operating an unlicensed medical business and administering injections without a license, though he denies providing injections and only admits to providing herbal medicines.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.

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