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How is Thailand’s education system dealing with its youngest lese majeste suspect?

25 Sept 02:51 Key points summarised by AI

A 15-year-old, known as “Yok” and charged with lese-majeste, was expelled from Triamudomsuksapattanakarn School for failing to register with a parent and defying school rules like uniform and hair regulations.
Critics, including university educators, argue the school's rigid approach and lack of direct communication constitute a form of violence and discrimination, treating Yok as an activist rather than a child in need.
Yok's defiant actions are framed as a political protest against the authoritarianism prevalent in Thailand's state-school system, advocating for individual freedom and challenging established norms.
The case sparks a broader debate on children's rights, freedom of expression, and the perceived stagnation in liberalizing Thailand's education system, despite recent minor rule relaxations.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.