Chiang Mai Thai nominee raids net ฿633m in assets

11 Sept 03:06 Key points summarised by AI

A task force launched 'Foreign Nominee Network Takedown Phase 5', raiding 18 locations across Chiang Mai to dismantle front businesses linked to ฿633 million in damages.
Authorities identified 31 primary suspect companies either using Thai nationals to mask foreign ownership or illegally holding land assets exceeding legal limits.
The operation resulted in 22 arrest warrants targeting an international network of Thai, Myanmar, Indian, British, and Chinese nationals, with eight suspects already apprehended.
A concurrent 'Protect Chiang Mai' initiative seized additional upscale properties and company registrations valued over ฿23.6 million, linked to Chinese capital networks in Saraphi district.

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.