Pheu Thai’s dilemma(s)

13 Sept 07:17 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai faces a critical post-election dilemma: compete with Move Forward for government formation or join their coalition, a first for the party in losing an election.
The party's long-standing association with Thaksin Shinawatra, once an asset, is now questioned as a potential liability following Move Forward's progressive surge.
Pheu Thai must decide whether to maintain its connection to Thaksin or distance itself, a choice complicated by financial ties and historical policy successes.
While a political analyst suggested Pheu Thai should rival Move Forward, the article argues that genuine democracy, given their combined majority, dictates cooperation for the public's best interest.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.