Two suspected insurgents killed in Thailand’s Yala Province

23 Sept 05:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thai security forces shot dead two suspected insurgents in Yala province during a clash, following a tip-off about their refuge in a rural village.
This incident highlights the ongoing decades-long conflict in Thailand's predominantly Muslim southern provinces, which has caused over 7,300 deaths since 2004, despite recent peace talks between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN).

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.