Chadchart remains clear favourite in Bangkok governor poll

10 Sept 16:58 Key points summarised by AI

Incumbent Governor Chadchart Sittipunt maintains a significant lead with 56.7% in the latest Suan Dusit Poll for the Bangkok gubernatorial election.
Bangkok voters prioritize key urban improvements, including resolving traffic congestion, enhancing city cleanliness, and bolstering public safety.
The People's Party emerged as the most favored political group for representation at City Hall, followed by independent candidates.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.