Myanmar air force bombs Karen rebel forces in Kayah state today, 32 dead

10 Sept 14:14 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's air force launched air strikes against Karenni Army positions in Kayah state, injuring two civilians and damaging rebel property.
These air strikes are part of an ongoing offensive, with rebel sources claiming 32 Karen civilians have been killed since Sunday.
The aerial bombardments were a response to a Karenni Army attack on a Myanmar garrison, where rebels seized several outposts.
Rebel sources also allege a Myanmar drone attacked trucks transporting wounded soldiers and civilians to a Thai hospital, killing seven.

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.