PM hopeful’s double sword dance sparks buzz

13 Sept 02:26 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Ministerial candidate Jade Donavanik performed a double sword combat ritual at King Taksin's shrine, generating a viral video and mixed public reactions.
Donavanik stated the dance honored King Taksin and Thai warriors, while seeking strength to overcome political obstacles and lead the nation to prosperity for the 2026 general election.

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.