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Charter change explainer: Parliament debates three rival blueprints for Thailand

17 Sept 23:54 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Parliament will debate three rival amendment bills from Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, and the People’s Party, all aiming to replace the controversial 2017 junta-era constitution.
Amending the current charter faces significant hurdles, including stringent parliamentary vote requirements and recent Constitutional Court rulings mandating multiple public referendums and restricting the direct election of charter drafters.
The three parties propose distinct models for forming the constitution drafting assembly and differing processes for the final draft's approval, highlighting their varied approaches to constitutional reform.
A key divergence lies in amending sensitive chapters concerning the monarchy and state structure; Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai prohibit changes, while the People's Party mandates their inclusion as core principles in a new constitution.

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.