DKBA force to suspend help for foreigners in its territory due to high costs

23 Sept 02:20 Key points summarised by AI

The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) announced it will cease assisting trafficked foreigners in its territory, citing overwhelming financial costs.
The DKBA faces significant financial strain, having recently transferred 260 individuals to Thailand and currently caring for another 300.
Repatriation efforts for Chinese nationals rescued from Myawaddy township resumed, with multiple flights scheduled following 198 individuals flown back the previous day.
Thailand's Defence Minister stated the government cannot afford to accommodate other nationalities and urged embassies to arrange immediate repatriation upon their citizens' arrival at the border.
Thailand is coordinating with Ethiopia regarding 200 Ethiopians still in Myanmar, as there is no Ethiopian embassy in Bangkok to facilitate their return.

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.