Natthaphong accepts election loss, rejects poll irregularities

12 Sept 12:58 Key points summarised by AI

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, accepts the general election results but firmly rejects any election rigging, urging the public to report irregularities.
The People's Party has launched a comprehensive investigation into alleged fraud, appointing its chief legal adviser and requesting a recount in Lampang Constituency 2 due to significant ballot discrepancies.
Concerns over election integrity are also voiced by Phumtham Wechayachai of the Pheu Thai Party, who criticized the Election Commission and demanded accountability for widespread reported irregularities.

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.