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Prayut government maintained close ties with Myanmar junta in 2022, despite repression

13 Sept 10:53 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand, under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, maintained close ties with Myanmar's military junta throughout 2022, contrasting with international efforts to resolve the post-coup crisis.
The Thai government faced criticism for its 'blind eye' approach, including reluctance to establish safe zones for refugees, limiting humanitarian aid access, and downplaying border incursions by Myanmar military jets.
Despite the ongoing repression and violence by the Tatmadaw, Thai officials prioritized 'business as usual' by engaging the junta on trade, investment, and border security, while a special envoy's role remained largely ineffective and controversial.

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.