DSI says years-long investigations uncovered massive financial damage

14 Sept 02:28 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) concluded 3,325 cases over several years, uncovering an estimated 739 billion baht in financial losses.
Major economic crime cases included the Icon Group, from which over 700 million baht in assets were seized for public fraud, and Stark Corporation, where 11 suspects were charged for doctoring financial statements and money laundering.
The DSI dismantled a transnational dating service scam that targeted foreigners, utilizing over 100 shell companies and 2,000 websites to extort money from victims.
Investigations also led to the seizure of more than two tonnes of crystal methamphetamine destined for overseas buyers.

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.