Where do Thais go from here?

13 Sept 20:27 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai political scene is gripped by an impending Constitutional Court ruling on Paetongtarn Shinawatra's ethical fitness, which could invalidate her premiership and all her government's decisions.
A 'guilty' verdict would trigger a cascade of legal challenges, questioning the legitimacy of her Cabinet's appointments, policy implementations (like the Digital Wallet), and budget allocations since her initial appointment.
Such a ruling would create a significant political vacuum, as potential replacements within the current government are deemed unfit or legally vulnerable, while opposition alliances face deep ideological rifts.
The article explores various, often unlikely, political realignments and suggests the People's Party might strategically await a House dissolution to pursue a majority government, avoiding complex coalition issues.

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.