Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit: 'Man of the people' MP hit by another sex scandal

21 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok MP Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit is embroiled in a new sex scandal, accused by a Taiwanese tourist of rape in a Chiang Mai hotel, an allegation he denies.
Police are seeking parliamentary permission to arrest him, as pressure mounts for his resignation amidst his claim of a consensual encounter.
This incident follows his expulsion from the Move Forward Party in November 2023 due to multiple sexual harassment allegations from female campaign assistants.
His current party's secretary-general resigned, citing shame and taking responsibility for Chaiyamparwaan's actions, highlighting the significant political fallout.

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.