Pita’s road remains bumpy

13 Sept 11:55 Key points summarised by AI

Pita Limjaroenrat's path to premiership remains uncertain despite surviving the iTV share case, as he faces new significant political and legal challenges.
An upcoming Constitutional Court ruling on whether discussing Article 112 during election campaigns is permissible poses an immediate and potentially volatile hurdle for Move Forward.
Securing the prime minister post hinges on gaining Pheu Thai's full support, which is precarious due to policy disagreements, ideological differences, and the potential impact of the Article 112 ruling.
Move Forward may opt for a long-term strategy of building its own electoral strength for the next election, rather than attempting to reconcile with a seemingly distant Pheu Thai.

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.