From TV’s legal eagle to sex suspect: The downfall of Lawyer Kaew

15 Sept 01:36 Key points summarised by AI

Celebrity legal analyst “Lawyer Kaew” (Monchai Jongkrairattnakul) faces a sex scandal, admitting to kissing and embracing an 18-year-old in his car after a dinner, though denying intimate touching.
The allegations have led to his resignation as training director of the Lawyers Council of Thailand, which is now investigating his conduct, and Channel 3 HD distancing itself from his appearances.
The victim's family demanded 10 million baht in compensation, which Monchai failed to negotiate down, leading to the public disclosure of the scandal; he now faces potential suspension or loss of his law license and police questioning.

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.