The return of Wissanu Krea-ngam, legal savior for leaders in trouble

2 Oct 07:00 Key points summarised by AI

Former deputy premier Wissanu Krea-ngam, despite health issues and a prior retirement pledge, has been appointed as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's legal adviser.
His return is largely speculated to be aimed at assisting PM Srettha with his ongoing Constitutional Court case, which could potentially lead to Srettha's ousting over a controversial ministerial appointment.
Wissanu, known as a 'legal savior' or 'neti borikorn,' has a track record of successfully navigating complex legal challenges for past leaders, including General Prayut Chan-o-cha, raising expectations for another 'legal miracle.'
Wissanu denies any involvement of an 'old power clique' in his appointment, stating he accepted the advisory role—not a ministerial post—and acknowledges the Prime Minister's desire for his counsel on the critical case.

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.