Move Forward to name Pita as PM candidate if “political accident” occurs

13 Sept 07:48 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward party leader Chaithawat Tulathon announced former leader Pita Limjaroenrat would be nominated for prime minister should current PM Srettha Thavisin be removed or resign due to a "political accident."
Chaithawat acknowledged the Constitutional Court's review of PM Srettha's conduct is shaking government stability but disagreed with using the court for ministerial integrity judgments, advocating for political responsibility instead.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.