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Bhumjaithai leads; People’s Party, Pheu Thai, Democrat, and Kla Tham trail — Poll

11 Sept 07:40 Key points summarised by AI

A NIDA Poll projects the Bhumjaithai party to win the largest number of parliamentary seats (140-150) in the upcoming general election, leading all other parties.
The People's Party is forecast to come second (120-130 seats), followed by Pheu Thai (80-90 seats), while Kla Tham and Democrat parties are each expected to secure around 40 seats.
The Prime Minister dismissed the NIDA Poll's projection as
unrealistically low
stating his party aims for over 150 seats and will contest all constituencies nationwide.
NIDA Poll's director noted a decline in support for People's Party candidates and warned that traditional rhetoric and pro-military sentiment could complicate their campaign, potentially relegating them to opposition if they fail to secure first place.

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.