Cambodian beauty queen loses title after criticising Miss Grand International

10 Sept 19:28 Key points summarised by AI

Miss Grand International (MGI) immediately revoked Cambodian beauty queen Pich Votey Saravody's title for violating the organization's code of ethics.
Saravody was accused of spreading false information and making defamatory statements on social media, particularly for expressing support for Cambodia amid border tensions with Thailand, and she subsequently criticized MGI's decision as discriminatory.

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.