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Whatever Charter Court’s ruling, “General Prayut” will not go away easily

14 Sept 04:42 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam indicated that even if the Constitutional Court removes Prayut Chan-o-cha as Prime Minister, he could legally retain his position as Defence Minister.
This scenario would allow Prayut to continue participating in Cabinet meetings and managing military affairs without interruption, maintaining his presence in the government.
Wissanu further suggested a 'Pandora's Box' possibility where, if other Cabinet members decline, Prayut, as Defence Minister, could constitutionally be appointed provisional Prime Minister, despite legal experts considering it a political long shot.

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.