Micro parties back Anutin's PM bid, boosting Bhumjaithai

27 Sept 19:02 Key points summarised by AI

Bhumjaithai party now claims 286 seats in the House of Representatives, significantly bolstered by support from various micro-parties.
Over ten single-seat micro-parties and four MPs-elect from the Prachachat party have pledged support for Anutin Charnvirakul's prime ministerial candidacy.
The coalition officially includes the Thai Sang Thai and New Aspiration parties, with ongoing discussions to potentially add the Kla Tham party, which holds 58 seats.

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.