Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, state media says

11 Sept 02:35 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest, state media reported.
This transfer occurs over five years after the February 2021 military coup that led to her detention and sparked a civil war.
Suu Kyi's initial 33-year sentence, which her allies maintain was politically motivated, had been significantly reduced through commutations and amnesties.
Despite a photograph of her being broadcast by state media, her son expressed ongoing concerns regarding her condition and confirmation of her well-being.

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.