Chuwit resurfaces with mission to bring down People’s Party

10 Sept 20:31 Key points summarised by AI

Whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit targets the opposition People's Party, accusing them of betraying voters and backing a rival PM candidate ahead of the February 8 general election.
He alleges the party's campaign is tainted by "grey money" from illegal online gambling and money laundering, citing specific candidates arrested for related charges.
Chuwit claims the People's Party made a secret deal with former deputy police chief Surachate Hakparn, promising him a deputy prime minister role for securing Southern seats, a claim the party vehemently denies and threatens legal action over.
Undeterred by legal threats and questions about his past, Chuwit insists his crusade is driven by civic duty, challenging the party to sue him and highlighting his history as a controversial anti-corruption figure.

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.