Activist Tantawan bailed

Activist Tantawan bailed

2 Oct 14:15 Key points summarised by AI

Monarchy reform activist Tantawan Tuatulanon was granted bail by the Criminal Court after being detained for allegedly interrupting a royal motorcade.
Tantawan, who had been on hunger strike, faces charges including sedition and breaking the Computer Crime Act and will wear a monitoring ankle bracelet upon release.
Her detention period saw her cellmate, fellow activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom, die on May 14th while also on hunger strike.
Lawyers are preparing to submit bail requests for Natthanon Chaimahabutra, who was arrested with Tantawan.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.

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