Ratchaburi hospital sacks doctor after patient's death

10 Sept 11:22 Key points summarised by AI

San Camillo Hospital in Ratchaburi dismissed a 72-year-old doctor for refusing an electrocardiogram (ECG) on a patient who subsequently died from a heart attack.
The 30-year-old patient, Phanupong, experienced severe chest pain but was sent home after the doctor allegedly attributed symptoms to stress, despite the family's pleas for further tests.
An internal hospital investigation found the doctor used inappropriate language and violated employment regulations, leading to their termination effective July 19.
The Social Security Office approved 400,000 baht in preliminary financial assistance for Phanupong's family, clarifying this payment does not determine legal liability.

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.