Attacks and explosions reported in tightly controlled Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw

14 Sept 02:26 Key points summarised by AI

Simultaneous attacks occurred on June 13th in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw, targeting a police station and resulting in one officer's death, and in the economic hub of Yangon, where an electricity office was attacked.
The People's Defence Force (PDF) was implicated in the Nay Pyi Taw incident, while the "Freeland Attack Force" claimed responsibility for the Yangon assault, though no official government confirmation or damage reports were issued.
These incidents are part of a noticeable rise in attacks on military-government targets, particularly in Yangon, following the formation of a new resistance battalion in early May.
The military government has responded with increased arrests and severe new regulations, including property confiscation for individuals found harbouring PDF members.
Efforts by military-government representatives to secure assistance from the imprisoned Aung San Suu Kyi in quelling the nationwide uprisings were unsuccessful, as she refused to cooperate.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.