China’s Liu apologises for misunderstanding over his anti-scam efforts

23 Sept 03:39 Key points summarised by AI

China's Assistant Minister of Public Security, Liu Zhongyi, apologized to the Thai public for any misunderstanding caused by his anti-scam efforts, affirming respect for Thailand's sovereignty and laws.
Liu clarified that the misunderstanding stemmed from his strong determination to protect Chinese citizens from scam call centers operating in Myanmar, which had led to accusations of disrespecting Thai sovereignty.
Thailand and Liu discussed cooperation, with Liu endorsing Thailand's utility supply bans to parts of Myanmar as successful in tackling call center operations, though Thailand declined to block consumer goods for humanitarian reasons.
Thailand will host a tripartite meeting with Myanmar and China on transnational crime and has agreed to facilitate the direct repatriation of rescued scam victims from Myanmar, using Thailand solely as a transit point.

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.