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Mor Plai: Thai ‘Ghost Whisperer’ haunted by lawsuit after border-clash prophecy

10 Sept 16:03 Key points summarised by AI

Celebrity fortune teller Mor Plai is being sued by two prominent lawyers for allegedly causing public panic with her prediction of renewed Thai-Cambodian border clashes.
She faces accusations of spreading false information and potentially threatening national security, which could lead to jail time and fines.
Known as a 'ghost whisperer' for her claimed ability to communicate with spirits, Mor Plai has a history of both accurate and inaccurate public forecasts.
The legal action has reportedly caused Mor Plai to be hospitalized with stress-related symptoms, highlighting the serious repercussions of her public predictions.

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.