Highlights of the Prayut government’s diplomatic achievements

20 Sept 21:08 Key points summarised by AI

Rebuilt international trust and leadership: Successfully navigated post-coup sanctions, chaired significant regional forums like APEC and ASEAN, and championed the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model.
Enhanced global standing and compliance: Achieved upgrades in human trafficking efforts (US Tier Two), had the “yellow card” lifted by the EU for illegal fishing, and removed the red flag for aviation safety by ICAO.
Forged robust economic and bilateral ties: Played a pivotal role in concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), joined the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), and fully normalized relations with Saudi Arabia after three decades.
Promoted regional stability and cooperation: Maintained peaceful borders with neighboring countries, deepened engagement within ASEAN to address crises, and ensured effective border management.

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.