Three scenarios for destruction of 'doomed' election formula

13 Sept 12:12 Key points summarised by AI

An electoral law amendment bill, specifically its '500 formula' for calculating party-list MPs, is on the brink of collapse due to repeated failures to achieve a parliamentary quorum ahead of an August 15 deadline.
The '500 formula', which benefits smaller parties, faces three constitutional scenarios for its destruction, including delaying the final vote, a majority rejection, or subsequent invalidation by the Election Commission or Constitutional Court.
Pheu Thai, a major party, is intentionally employing delaying tactics to prevent a final vote before the deadline, thereby automatically reinstating the original '100 formula' that favors larger parties, as per the Constitution.

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.