Myanmar air strikes kill two Karenni rebels and 12 government troops

13 Sept 11:19 Key points summarised by AI

Intense fighting erupted near the Thai border, with Myanmar forces launching air strikes against Karenni rebel groups (KA and KNDF), leading to significant casualties.
The conflict resulted in two Karenni soldiers killed and seven injured, while 12 Myanmar soldiers reportedly died from friendly fire due to mistakenly dropped bombs.
Karenni rebels seized substantial weaponry from a Myanmar forces camp, prompting the Myanmar military to deploy hundreds of troops in a major offensive to recapture strongholds and the lost arms.
The escalating conflict caused concern for Thai border villagers and led to thousands of Karenni refugees seeking shelter in temporary camps in Thailand.

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.