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Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn’s bitter fall from ‘Hero of Kaeng Krachan’ to pension-less retiree

28 Sept 05:09 Key points summarised by AI

Former 'Hero of Kaeng Krachan' Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn now faces financial ruin after being retroactively dismissed from government service without pension rights.
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry's decision follows a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) finding Chaiwat guilty of corruption, specifically manipulating a 2013 contract bidding process and accepting a 1-million-baht kickback.
Chaiwat vehemently protests his innocence, claiming he was denied a proper defense, and plans to challenge the dismissal order in the Administrative Court.
His controversial career includes both accolades, such as leading rescue missions and securing UNESCO World Heritage status for Kaeng Krachan, and severe controversies, including the burning of Karen villages and a prison sentence for dereliction of duty related to the disappearance of activist Porlajee 'Billy' Rakchongcharoen.

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.