Itthiphon Kaewthip: Thailand’s new top lawyer set sights on Thaksin

21 Sept 05:36 Key points summarised by AI

New Attorney-General Itthiphon Kaewthip controversially ordered an appeal against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra's lese majeste acquittal, overturning a prior committee's recommendation.
This decision, made weeks after Itthiphon took office on October 1, has ignited protests from Thaksin's supporters, who denounce it as continued political persecution.
Thaksin, widely considered the Pheu Thai party patriarch, is currently serving a reduced one-year prison term for corruption, having returned from 15 years of self-exile.
Itthiphon, Thailand's 20th attorney-general, brings a decades-long career in public prosecution and has pledged to lead a modern, transparent, and efficient agency.

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.