20 alleged Chinese scammers arrested in a raid in Chiang Mai

10 Sept 19:05 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai police arrested 20 Chinese nationals (14 men, 6 women) during a raid on a scam call center operating from a luxury rented house.
The suspects, some attempting to escape into the Ping River or bushes, are linked to a call center gang previously raided in other districts, primarily targeting victims in China.
Most arrived on tourist or student visas; they face charges of criminal association and defrauding the public, with plans for extradition to China after legal processes.

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.