Illegal Kanchanaburi Bitcoin mine exposed after shop house blaze

13 Sept 12:14 Key points summarised by AI

A fire in a Kanchanaburi shop house exposed an illegal Bitcoin mining operation suspected of electricity theft.
Firefighters and police discovered over 20 damaged cryptocurrency mining rigs, commercial air conditioners, and extensive soundproofing on the third floor.
Investigators found the operation illegally bypassed the main power meter, siphoning electricity estimated at 100,000-200,000 baht monthly while only paying about 1,000 baht.
Police suspect the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit due to the heavy power load from the mining equipment.
Authorities are actively tracking down the shop house owner for questioning and potential legal proceedings.

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.