Warrant issued for Rai Khing Temple’s abbot over embezzlement allegation

11 Sept 00:57 Key points summarised by AI

An arrest warrant was issued for Phra Dhamvachiranuwat, abbot of Rai Khing Temple, on charges of embezzlement and malfeasance in office.
The abbot is accused of embezzling approximately 300 million baht from temple bank accounts, allegedly directing assistants to withdraw and deposit funds into his personal accounts.
Investigations revealed the abbot allegedly transferred 63 million baht to a woman suspected of being an online gambling broker, for whom a separate arrest warrant has also been issued.
Police reports indicate the abbot's personal bank accounts at one point exceeded 500 million baht, highlighting significant financial irregularities.

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.