'Madam Pang' to run for Thai FA president

14 Sept 00:43 Key points summarised by AI

Nualphan Lamsam, widely known as 'Madam Pang' and current manager of Thailand's national football team, announced her candidacy for the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president.
Her decision is supported by prominent club managers and the former president, Pol Gen Somyot Poompanmuang, who stepped down due to the national team's performance; Madam Pang boasts a successful history, including leading the women's team to two FIFA Women's World Cups.

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.