Myanmar junta extends state of emergency by 6 months: statement

13 Sept 11:14 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's junta extended the state of emergency for another six months, citing an "abnormal situation" and the need to combat "terrorists."
This decision further delays promised elections, continuing the state of emergency first imposed after the military's 2021 coup against Aung San Suu Kyi's government.

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.