Bangkok shifts Tehran embassy to Turkey, opens operations centre

30 Sept 05:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Ministry established an operations centre in Van, Turkey, and temporarily relocated its Tehran embassy there for safety amidst the escalating Middle East conflict.
The centre will facilitate the evacuation of 125 Thai nationals from Iran, with groups departing on March 7 and March 10, receiving assistance in Van before flying back to Thailand.
Thai authorities are urging citizens in high-risk areas to evacuate, register their details, and are coordinating with embassies in neighbouring countries to assist those affected by airspace closures and travel disruptions.

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.