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Pita’s chance of becoming next prime minister shrinks on eve of Parliamentary vote

21 Sept 06:46 Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) referred Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to the Constitutional Court, seeking a ruling on whether he violated election law by holding shares in a media company (iTV) and requesting his suspension as an MP.
This action significantly diminishes Pita's prospects of securing the prime ministership, as senators are likely to leverage the EC's petition as a rationale to withhold their votes in the upcoming parliamentary selection.
The situation draws parallels to the 2019 case of Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, who was similarly stripped of his MP status for media shareholdings, underscoring the potential legal precedent.

Yesterday 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.