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Move Forward targeting 112 law in huge political gamble ahead of general election

13 Sept 19:14 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward Party spearheads a controversial push to amend Thailand's strict lèse-majesté law (Article 112) as an election pledge, largely alone among political parties.
The party proposes drastically reducing penalties (from 3-15 years to a maximum of one year imprisonment and/or a 300,000 baht fine) and restricting complaint filings to only the Royal Household Bureau.
Move Forward justifies the amendment by asserting Article 112 is arbitrarily used to suppress dissent, prosecute over 200 individuals (many minors) since 2020, and impedes democratic progress.
This high-stakes initiative immediately triggers threats of the party's dissolution and draws sharp criticism from conservatives, as most other parties either oppose the amendment or remain silent on the issue.

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.