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Thai navy to retaliate if Myanmar’s navy attacks fishing boats in Thai waters

13 Sept 14:14 Key points summarised by AI

Admiral Jirapol Wongwit stated the Thai navy is prepared to retaliate if Myanmar's navy intrudes into Thai waters and attacks Thai fishing boats.
The statement follows a report of Myanmar patrol boats attacking Thai fishing vessels near Ranong province, seizing one boat and 31 crew, with two fatalities.
Thai authorities, including the Royal Thai Navy and Foreign Ministry, are seeking an explanation from Myanmar regarding the incident's location and justification.

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.