Foreigners rescued from exploitation in Myanmar by Thai task force

21 Sept 01:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ratchamanu Task Force rescued 39 foreigners, mostly Sri Lankans, from exploitative work conditions in Myanmar's Myawaddy town.
The victims were lured with false promises to work for a Chinese-owned business, then forced into long hours, prompting their rescue at the request of the Sri Lankan Embassy.

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.