Warrants issued for 17 SAO building construction directors and engineers

15 Sept 08:54 Key points summarised by AI

Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for 17 directors and engineers linked to the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building.
Suspects are grouped by their roles: building design (6 individuals), construction supervision (5 individuals), and actual construction (6 individuals).
Police allege the building's design failed to meet ministerial regulations and standards, specifically citing the lift shaft's improper placement as a factor in its collapse.
Investigations also revealed claims of substandard concrete and rebar quality, alongside an allegedly forged engineer's signature.

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.