Bangkok prison boss removed over VVIP treatment of Chinese detainees

12 Sept 07:30 Key points summarised by AI

The director of Bangkok Remand Prison was removed following a raid that exposed excessive privileges for Chinese detainees, including prohibited electrical appliances and luxury amenities.
The raid uncovered items like microwaves, air-conditioners, electric kettles, knives, and lighters in zones housing Chinese inmates, along with evidence of special visits from women.
An investigation, prompted by complaints from Thai inmates, revealed that certain Chinese detainees had also hired Thai inmates to serve them.
Over 14 prison officers are now facing a full disciplinary inquiry for their alleged involvement in granting these preferential treatments.

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.