Joint operation seizes 68 tonnes of untaxed pet food in warehouse raids

14 Sept 07:25 Key points summarised by AI

A joint operation, 'Phra Pirun', confiscated over 68 tonnes of untaxed pet food during raids on warehouses in Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon provinces.
The seized products, under 'Mr. Vet' and 'Bite of Wild' brands, are valued at more than 30 million baht.
Officials acted on complaints, targeting warehouses allegedly serving as distribution centers for online sales of these illegal products.
Further investigations are underway to identify company owners and trace the routes of the illegal imports.

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.