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Election and fight to form new govt promise tumultuous year ahead in Thai politics

14 Sept 03:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thai politics anticipates a tumultuous year, centered on a general election (tentatively May), intense bargaining for government formation, and potential constitutional amendments.
General Prayut Chan-o-cha is widely predicted to return as Prime Minister, leveraging the guaranteed support of 250 senators despite complex coalition scenarios and a looming term limit.
The election faces potential delays due to pending royal endorsement of electoral laws and possible constitutional challenges, while post-election conflicts and further constitutional amendments (especially on the PM's term) are expected.

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.