ASEAN special envoy to visit Myanmar later this month

14 Sept 02:26 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN special envoy Prak Sokhonn will make his second trip to Myanmar (June 29-30) to follow up on the implementation of the ASEAN five-point consensus (5PC).
The visit aims to ensure marked progress on the 5PC, with the envoy requesting meetings with key stakeholders, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar's military junta (SAC) has been slow to fully implement the 5PC, causing frustration among some ASEAN members.
Despite delays, some progress has been made on humanitarian assistance, with the SAC agreeing to expedite aid delivery and cooperate with ASEAN's monitoring team.

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.