“Yes” camp jumps ahead in early count

13 Sept 20:23 Key points summarised by AI

The "Yes" vote established an early lead in Thailand's constitutional amendment referendum, mirroring the pro-Orange trend seen in early election counts.
The People's Party also showed a strong performance in the general election, leading in more constituencies and popular votes compared to Bhumjaithai.
Unofficial results for both the referendum and the general election are anticipated by 11 pm tonight, following a high 87% voter turnout.
The Election Commission prioritizes accuracy in counting the three ballots per voter, with only a few isolated incidents of alleged vote-buying reported.

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.