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Ombudsman asks Constitutional Court to rule on legality of bar and QR codes on ballots

14 Sept 16:28 Key points summarised by AI

The Ombudsman has petitioned the Constitutional Court to rule on the constitutionality of bar and QR codes printed on ballots for the February 8th general election.
Complaints allege these codes could compromise voter confidentiality, violating constitutional rights, and if deemed unconstitutional, the election would be nullified.

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.