Insurgents attack a government outpost in Yala Province

13 Sept 16:39 Key points summarised by AI

Approximately 20 insurgents launched an early morning attack on a government outpost in Yala Province, engaging security forces with automatic rifles, pipe bombs, and M79 grenade launchers.
Government forces successfully defended the outpost, with reinforcements arriving, leading to the insurgents' retreat after less than an hour, and reporting no casualties among government personnel.

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.