ASEAN FMs view Thailand’s role in Myanmar as “positive”

13 Sept 07:15 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN foreign ministers welcomed Thailand’s recent engagement in Myanmar, including its Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai's meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi, as a "positive development" towards resolving the ongoing crisis.
The ministers reiterated strong condemnation of the continued violence in Myanmar, urging all parties to immediately halt hostilities and create a conducive environment for humanitarian aid and inclusive dialogue.
They reaffirmed their unity and commitment to the five-point consensus on Myanmar, while also addressing concerns regarding land reclamations and incidents in the South China Sea.

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.