Move Forward to probe allegation of assault against an MP

12 Sept 18:29 Key points summarised by AI

The Move Forward party has pledged to investigate a serious assault allegation made by a 26-year-old woman against one of its MPs.
The victim filed a complaint with police on June 27th, alleging the MP physically assaulted her and threw her phone during an incident on June 23rd.
Police have scheduled a meeting with both the victim and the alleged attacker for July 2nd to address the complaint.
The party stated it has contacted the victim for more information and will refer the case to its disciplinary committee for action.

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.