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Dissolution or survival: What happens after Wednesday’s verdict on Move Forward?

15 Sept 18:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Move Forward Party faces a critical Constitutional Court verdict on August 7th regarding its proposed amendment to the lese majeste law, with the Election Commission seeking its dissolution for allegedly undermining the democratic system.
A guilty ruling would strip 10 party executives, including former leader Pita Limjaroenrat, of electoral rights and could lead to lifetime political bans for 44 MPs who supported the amendment, forcing the party to reconstitute under a new entity.
Analysts are divided, but some predict a 'not guilty' verdict, citing flaws in the Election Commission's case and the potential for a public sympathy surge if the party is dissolved, which conservative elites may wish to avoid.
Dissolution would also trigger a 60-day window for MPs to defect to other parties, potentially weakening Move Forward's influence and further impacting its performance in local elections.

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.