PM Srettha denies knowledge of Thaksin’s Myanmar talks

17 Sept 23:12 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin denied any knowledge of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's reported meetings with Myanmar's opposition groups.
Srettha affirmed Thailand's commitment to open dialogue with all parties in Myanmar's conflict, guided by ASEAN's 'five-point consensus,' while the Foreign Minister clarified Thaksin acted in a personal capacity.

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.