‘Undecided” shrinks, but so do expectations

12 Sept 02:25 Key points summarised by AI

The number of 'undecided' voters is shrinking as the election nears, yet this natural development is accompanied by significantly lowered expectations across most political parties.
Major parties like the People's Party and Pheu Thai have scaled back their ambitions, while Bhumjaithai and the Democrats emerge with potentially higher expectations.
A controversial online statement from a Cambodian official, urging support for specific Thai parties, is likely to backfire due to prevailing Thai nationalism and distrust.
The People's Party's 'No grey' anti-corruption platform faces severe damage following the arrest of one of its candidates for alleged links to a gambling network, raising questions about the party's integrity and scrutiny.
This incident further dampens public optimism, suggesting that Thai politics is becoming increasingly 'grey' and complex, blurring the lines between previously clear distinctions.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.