Thai PM to visit Malaysia next month for talks on southern insurgency

10 Sept 23:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9-10 to seek enhanced cooperation with PM Anwar Ibrahim on tackling the southern insurgency and curbing cross-border militant activities.
The visit aims to address a recent surge in violence in Thailand's southernmost provinces, including bombings and shootings, and secure Malaysia's increased commitment to border security.
Thailand welcomes Malaysia's recent crackdown on illegal border crossings, acknowledging the porous border's exploitation by insurgents, many of whom hold dual citizenship or have relatives in Malaysia.

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.