Myanmar’s Chin ethnic armed force takes over Thantlang police station
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Myanmar’s Chin ethnic armed force takes over Thantlang police station
1 Oct 07:32Key points summarised by AI
Chin National Army (CNA) successfully seized the main police station in Thantlang, Myanmar, following an attack that began on February 8th.
Myanmar's military government confirmed the police station's capture after an intense firefight, announcing a counter-terrorism operation to reclaim control.
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.