Police General Hospital doctor accused of trafficking psychotropic substances

13 Sept 08:17 Key points summarised by AI

Police and Thai FDA officials raided a Police General Hospital doctor's apartment, seizing a large quantity of psychotropic substances.
Investigations revealed the doctor allegedly ordered substances since 2022 through 11 private clinics, with 80 million baht circulating in her accounts.
The apartment was reportedly used for trafficking and distributing psychotropic substances, mainly to young people, leading to potential criminal charges and disciplinary action.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.