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AI In-brief 14 Sept 02:32

PM candidate Srettha says lèse majesté issue must be shelved to ensure support from senators and MPs

Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate, Srettha Thavisin, asserts that shelving the lèse majesté issue is crucial to gain sufficient support from senators and MPs for his premiership.
Srettha prioritizes economic recovery and forming a new government, identifying the Move Forward party's policy to amend the lèse majesté law as the primary impediment to government formation.

AI In-brief Yesterday 18:36

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.