Scam empire under siege: Thai police pursue Kok An’s family

11 Sept 01:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police are seeking arrest warrants for three children of Cambodian senator Kok An, alleging their direct involvement in a transnational scam empire.
Cybercrime investigators have searched Kok An's luxury Bangkok homes for evidence linking to extensive call center and money laundering operations in Poipet, Cambodia, where he reportedly owns buildings used for these illicit activities.

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.