AI In-brief 21 Sept 10:33

United Thai Nation party will not nominate leader for PM : Akanat

United Thai Nation (UTN) party's secretary-general Akanat Promphan declared the party has no intention of nominating its leader for the premiership.
Akanat cited the party's limited 36 MPs, stating they cannot form a government or support a minority government, and also affirmed their opposition to amending lèse majesté laws.

AI In-brief Yesterday 18:36

Nene Royal’s spectacular success revives calls for improving child welfare

Teen prodigy Nene Royal's America's Got Talent win highlights the profound impact of strong parental support and early childhood investment on a child's development.
Her success reignites calls from academics and civil groups for comprehensive child welfare improvements, emphasizing that early years (birth to age three) are crucial for brain development and yield high returns.
Advocates are pushing for a universal Child Support Grant (CSG) and expanded community childcare in Thailand to ensure all children, regardless of background, can reach their full potential.
Studies reveal that the existing income-based CSG excludes a significant percentage of poor children, reinforcing the urgent need for a universal program to address these systemic gaps.
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is set to propose a universal CSG to the Cabinet, aiming for implementation by 2027 to expand coverage to approximately 3 million children and pregnant women.