Myanmar puts troops on alert after Pita’s statements

13 Sept 21:43 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's military heightened border vigilance following Thailand's election, fearing the new Move Forward Party's "pro-West" stance could aid anti-regime resistance groups.
Incoming Thai Premier Pita Limjaroenrat advocates for a proactive foreign policy on Myanmar, aiming to implement ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus and engage all stakeholders, including resistance forces.
Pita emphasized a strong humanitarian focus, urging international aid for cyclone-hit Myanmar and aligning his policies with human security considerations and mutual regional peace.

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.