Their Majesties to pay state visit to France next week

10 Sept 19:32 Key points summarised by AI

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand will pay a state visit to France from June 28 to July 2, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, marking the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The royal itinerary in Paris includes an official welcoming ceremony, a meeting with President Macron, a state banquet, a wreath-laying at the Arc de Triomphe, a visit to Paris City Hall for a 'Sustainable Paris' briefing, and viewing the 'Royal Thai Dress' exhibition.
The visit concludes in Toulouse with a tour of Airbus to observe operations and learn about the latest aviation developments, reinforcing the longstanding relationship between Thailand and France.

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.