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Probe sought into sex scandal allegedly involving former deputy prime minister

14 Sept 04:50 Key points summarised by AI

A Pheu Thai MP has demanded an investigation into a former deputy prime minister from the Yingluck Shinawatra government over an alleged extra-marital affair, following claims made by lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd.
Lawyer Sittra revealed he filed for divorce on behalf of the cuckolded husband and received threats after exposing the scandal, prompting him to call for broader ethical probes into government officials' conduct.

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.