Hun Sen appeals to Myanmar to reconsider death sentences

14 Sept 02:14 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, as the current ASEAN chair, formally requested Myanmar's junta to reconsider the death sentences imposed on individuals opposing the regime.
Hun Sen warned that carrying out the planned executions would trigger a strong, widespread negative reaction from the international community and severely undermine ASEAN's efforts to support Myanmar's return to normality.
The appeal emphasized that global attention is focused on developments in ASEAN, with Myanmar's situation closely observed, impacting the bloc's credibility and effectiveness.
This urgent plea precedes a scheduled visit by Special ASEAN envoy Prak Sokhonn to Myanmar on June 29th, where he will discuss the implementation of the agreed five-point consensus.

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.