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Vishnu Varunyou: The would-be Supreme Court chief trapped in political controversy

18 Sept 11:04 Key points summarised by AI

Vishnu Varunyou, the unanimous nominee for Supreme Administrative Court president, was rejected by the Thai Senate in a 158-45 vote, marking an unprecedented refusal for the position.
The Senate's decision was based on undisclosed committee findings, reportedly linking Vishnu to a former politician from a dissolved party and a controversial, deleted Facebook post.
Vishnu defended himself against allegations, clarifying his attendance at the politician's wedding as a former teacher and explaining his Facebook post as a sarcastic jibe at protesters, not an insult to a former national figure.
His supporters decried the rejection as unjust, while the Administrative Court Judicial Commission now considers options, including re-nominating Vishnu, selecting a new candidate, or awaiting a new Senate term.

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.