Thailand dismisses US lobbyist’s claim, vows action on misinformation

16 Sept 23:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities debunked US political lobbyist Michael B. Alfaro's claim of being a White House reporter, confirming his lack of affiliation with any credible media organization.
Thailand asserted it would take strict legal action and utilize international cooperation mechanisms against the dissemination of false information or provocations threatening national security.
A Thai government spokesman rescinded an invitation for Alfaro to tour the Thai-Cambodian border after discovering he was not an accredited journalist as initially believed.
Alfaro had been live-streaming reports from Cambodia, allegedly hired by a Cambodian company, portraying the country negatively amid a border conflict, and claimed he would report directly to the US President.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.