Three small parties back Anutin for Prime Minister

13 Sept 09:02 Key points summarised by AI

Three minor parties—Economic, New Democracy, and Mai—have publicly committed to unconditionally endorse Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai party, for the position of Prime Minister.
The Bhumjaithai party, having secured 193 House seats, is actively negotiating with other parties, including Palang Pracharath, to form a coalition and achieve the necessary simple majority in the House of Representatives.

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.