Some Myanmar refugees at a shelter in Mae Hong Son catch malaria

21 Sept 06:05 Key points summarised by AI

Thai health officials express concern as approximately 10 of 4,000 Myanmar refugees in a Mae Hong Son shelter have contracted malaria.
Refugees, predominantly vulnerable individuals, continue to flee escalating conflict between Myanmar government forces and Karenni rebels, with Thai officials providing temporary shelter and aid amidst ongoing displacement.

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.