PM Srettha aims for “zero” school dropout

20 Sept 17:30 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared his government's goal to achieve "zero" school dropouts in Thailand, addressing worsening educational inequality.
The comprehensive plan to tackle this issue will be unveiled on Saturday, January 13, coinciding with Thailand's Children's Day.
A key initiative involves establishing Thailand's first integrated big database on student dropouts, combining data from various government agencies like the Fund for Education Equality and the Ministries of Digital Economy and Society, and Interior.
The strategy aims to combat the high dropout rates, which exceeded 100,000 students in 2022, primarily due to factors such as poverty, drug problems, teen pregnancy, and students opting for online learning over traditional schooling.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.