PM visits border, mends rift with Second Army Region commander

10 Sept 22:32 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn visited the Chong Bok border pass to meet Second Army Region commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, aiming to mend a public rift.
The visit followed a leaked audio where Paetongtarn labeled Boonsin an "opponent," drawing widespread criticism and prompting a hastily arranged trip.
Paetongtarn publicly reconciled with Boonsin, asserting no issues between them and clarifying her previous remarks as a "tactical move" while expressing full government support for the armed forces.

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.