More displaced people flee from Myanmar into Thailand

14 Sept 04:01 Key points summarised by AI

Intense fighting between Myanmar government and Karen rebel forces has driven approximately 2,000 civilians to seek temporary refuge in Thailand's Mae Sot district.
Karen rebels launched mortar and drone attacks against retreating Myanmar troops, who responded with air strikes using MiG-29 fighters and helicopter gunships, causing casualties and audible explosions near the Thai border.
Myawaddy township, a vital cross-border trade hub, is now under the control of the Karen National Union, with government reinforcements stalled by rebel guerrilla tactics.
Thai security officials anticipate further displacement into Thailand if the conflict escalates, as the fighting continues close to the border.

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.