Pheu Thai’s leverage may be getting stronger

14 Sept 16:59 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai, initially overshadowed post-election, now asserts its position as Move Forward's actions have weakened its mandate for unconditional support.
Move Forward's post-election rhetoric and activities have alienated conservatives, diminishing the pressure on Pheu Thai to back its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, at any cost.
Pheu Thai's significant parliamentary numbers grant it substantial bargaining power, including the realistic option to form an alternative majority coalition without Move Forward.
Should Pheu Thai support a Move Forward-led government, it can leverage key issues like Thaksin Shinawatra's return and Move Forward's legislative agenda to increase its influence and political standing.

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.