Paetongtarn govt's curious vow

16 Sept 00:02 Key points summarised by AI

The Paetongtarn administration has controversially prioritized a pledge to make Thailand's constitution "more democratic" and "as soon as possible."
This high-priority vow, placed before other key reforms, suggests the current charter is not fully democratic and is expected to ignite tough political negotiations given Thailand's delicate political stability.

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.