The Sondhi-Jatuporn connection: former enemies reunite against Thaksin

The Sondhi-Jatuporn connection: former enemies reunite against Thaksin

26 Sept 01:43 Key points summarised by AI

Former leaders of Thailand's rival red-shirt (Jatuporn Prompan) and yellow-shirt (Sondhi Limthongkul) movements have surprisingly reunited, publicly embracing at an event.
Their new common enemy is former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whom they accuse of corruption and betrayal, marking a significant shift in Thai political alliances.
Jatuporn, once a loyal Thaksin supporter, now criticizes him openly, citing personal sacrifices and Thaksin's admitted corruption as reasons for his disillusionment.
This unexpected alliance moves beyond the traditional 'color-coded' conflicts that defined Thai politics for decades, signaling new battle lines.
The duo announced their intention to unite all Thais against corrupt politicians and work for national improvement through Sondhi's Thailand Watch Foundation.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.

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