Prisoner killed, dozens wounded in Myanmar jail riot: junta

13 Sept 08:51 Key points summarised by AI

A riot at a Myanmar prison resulted in one prisoner killed and over 60 wounded after authorities resorted to gunfire to control the disturbance.
The unrest was sparked when guards confiscated a mobile phone from an inmate, leading to prisoners damaging property and attacking security forces.
The incident highlights the ongoing chaos and human rights concerns in Myanmar since the military coup in February 2021, with an investigation now launched by the junta.

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.