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Pun-Arj Chairatana: Move Forward’s innovation guru eyeing Chiang Mai revolution

14 Sept 06:19 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward Party selected Pun-Arj Chairatana, a political newcomer and former National Innovation Agency director, to contest the Chiang Mai PAO chief election, prioritizing the city's development over securing traditional political power.
Pun-Arj, a Chiang Mai native, accepted the offer to lead the Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO), aiming to address critical issues like PM2.5 dust pollution, flooding, and a lack of new investment.
He plans to stimulate tourism and foster sustainable economic development by investing in innovation, challenging the perception that large projects can only be initiated by the central government.
Bringing extensive experience in innovation and technology management, Pun-Arj is credited with building Thailand's Startup ecosystem and believes local administrative agencies have the capacity to drive significant development projects.

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.