Move Forward MP falsely accused of stealing food from parliament

23 Sept 08:42 Key points summarised by AI

A Bhumjaithai MP falsely accused Move Forward MP Sirilapas Kongtrakarn of 'smuggling' food from parliament by posting a viral photo.
Sirilapas defended her actions, explaining that taking untouched, leftover food home is a common practice among MPs and officials to prevent waste.
The public reacted strongly, bombarding the accusing MP's social media with criticism, forcing him to close his account.
Parliamentary officials clarified that taking leftover food home is permissible and not against any rules, confirming the accusation was baseless.
Sirilapas suggested the incident could prompt a review of parliament's food preparation volume and budget to address potential waste.

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.