Myanmar 'considering good things' for detained Suu Kyi: Thai FM

16 Sept 00:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow reported that Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is weighing "good things" for the detained Aung San Suu Kyi and assured she is well cared for.
Sihasak views this as a potential "good sign" for the 80-year-old leader, who has been detained for five years, especially following the recent pardon of her top aide, Win Myint.

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.