Phornprapha family members denied bail in MORE case

11 Sept 14:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Criminal Court denied bail to three prominent Phornprapha family members—Orapin, Atipat, and Akapat—after their indictment.
They face serious charges of share manipulation involving MORE Return (MORE), which allegedly caused over 4.5 billion baht in financial damage to several securities firms.
Despite pleading not guilty, claiming to be ordinary investors, and offering 5 million baht bail each, the court rejected their applications, scheduling a pre-trial hearing for March 16.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.