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Royal Thai Police urged to investigate Surachate and corruption claims within force

10 Sept 11:14 Key points summarised by AI

Retired police officials and associations petitioned the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to investigate former deputy chief Surachate Hakparn for publicly labeling the force as Thailand's largest criminal organization.
The petition also demands a comprehensive probe into corrupt officers allegedly involved in illegal online gambling and scam activities, a claim Surachate made after his dismissal for similar accusations.
The national police chief confirmed an investigation would be launched to ascertain the truth, aiming to address the serious damage Surachate's remarks caused to the RTP's public image.

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.