5km-queue of Burmese drivers crossing into Mae Sot to refuel

17 Sept 21:30 Key points summarised by AI

Burmese drivers form extensive 5km queues at the Myawaddy border, crossing into Mae Sot, Thailand, to access increasingly scarce fuel supplies.
Thailand initiated supply cuts, including fuel, to Myanmar on February 5th, aiming to pressure the country into cracking down on Chinese-run scam call centers in border townships.
The resulting fuel scarcity has led to the closure of small petrol stations and propelled black market fuel prices in Myawaddy to an exorbitant 130 baht/litre.

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.