Min Aung Hlaing to attend BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok

13 Sept 14:06 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on April 3-4, marking his first visit to the city since the 2021 coup.
Thailand hosts the summit, chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, with leaders from all seven member states, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, confirming their participation.
The summit aims to deepen economic cooperation among Bay of Bengal countries, focusing on maritime cooperation, sustainable development, and regional connectivity.
On the sidelines, Thailand and Bhutan are scheduled to sign a Free Trade Agreement to bolster trade relations and enhance cooperation across various sectors.

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.