Thai monarchs attend exhibition on day two of Laos state visit

13 Sept 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida visited the "Textile Treasures of Laos" exhibition in Vientiane on the second day of their state visit.
This three-day visit marks the first official trip by a Thai monarch to Laos in 32 years, aiming to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties.
Their Majesties received a formal reception, will attend traditional ceremonies, and are scheduled to meet with top Lao officials to deepen cooperation.

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.