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Chontida Asavahame: The young politician on a mission to revive political dynasty

23 Sept 06:07 Key points summarised by AI

Chontida Asavahame, 29, declined a national MP seat to instead pursue a political career in local Samut Prakan politics, her family's traditional stronghold.
She has joined her mother, Nantida Kaewbuasai, to revive their family's political dynasty under the Progressive Samut Prakan group, ahead of upcoming Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) elections.
The young politician faces a tough challenge, as the family's political machine must contend with the strong rise of the popular Move Forward Party in Samut Prakan.
Chontida's role is crucial in attracting the youth vote, a key demographic needed to secure her mother's re-election as PAO chief executive.

Yesterday 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.