Senator Keskamol faces legal action over questionable doctorate

11 Sept 09:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) has moved to ask the Supreme Court to revoke Senator Keskamol Pleansamai’s voting rights and suspend her senatorial duties.
This legal action stems from an allegedly fraudulent claim regarding her doctoral degree from 'California University'.
The EC's investigation found grounds to believe she misled others about her educational qualifications, as the 'California University' is not an accredited institution for in-person study and is unrecognized by Thai authorities.
Senator Keskamol faces potential imprisonment and fines if found guilty of deception under Section 77(4) of senate election laws.

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.