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Klatham rises as Thailand’s new ‘kingmaker’ – with Thamanat pulling the strings

11 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

The five-year-old Klatham Party rapidly ascends in Thai politics, attracting numerous serving and former MPs from across the political spectrum, positioning itself as a crucial player.
Controversial powerbroker Thamanat Prompow is widely regarded as Klatham's de facto leader, orchestrating its growth and recruitment efforts despite Narumon Pinyosinwat holding the official leadership.
Klatham is perceived as a close ally, or even a 'branch,' of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, leveraging Thamanat's strong ties with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
The party acts as Pheu Thai's strategic instrument to counter its main coalition partner, Bhumjaithai, aiming to secure a parliamentary majority and expand its influence, particularly in the South.

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.