Six suspects arrested for alleged trading of psychotropic substances

22 Sept 02:38 Key points summarised by AI

Six individuals, including Dr. Anchulee from the Police General Hospital, were arrested in Bangkok for their alleged involvement in the illegal trade of psychotropic substances.
The investigation, initiated by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) due to suspicious orders placed by Dr. Anchulee, took several months to gather evidence before the arrests were made.

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.