Thailand win Suzuki Cup for record sixth time

13 Sept 14:07 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand clinched a record sixth AFF Suzuki Cup title, defeating Indonesia with a dominant 6-2 aggregate victory in the final.
The second leg concluded in a 2-2 draw, where Thailand overcame an early deficit with goals from Adisak Kraisorn and an own goal to secure their championship.
Indonesia suffered their sixth consecutive final defeat, with four of those losses coming at the hands of Thailand, despite a late equalizer in the second leg.

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.