Don’t rule out the unthinkable

23 Sept 02:33 Key points summarised by AI

A political analyst suggests a seemingly impossible "Blue-Orange" (conservative-People's Party) alliance could emerge in Thai politics, citing subtle shifts in the political landscape.
Signs like smooth legislative passages and cordial inter-party talks indicate the People's Party may be subtly softening its rigid ideological stance, potentially aiming to join the government.
A House dissolution is presented as a more plausible path for the People's Party to lead a new coalition, particularly if it compromises on contentious issues like Article 112.
Given the current government's instability and historical precedents of former rivals uniting, the article concludes that even the most improbable political unions could materialize over time.

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.