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There’s no need for a British baccalaureate

Letters: Readers respond to Rishi Sunak’s plan for radical changes to the post-16 curriculum and qualifications

The Guardian - UK

Andhra Pradesh govt. signs MoU with International Baccalaureate

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy signed an MoU with American educational agency International Baccalaureate (IB) to introduce innovative questioning and answering methods in govt. schools. The IB syllabus, which is in vogue in American schools, will be accessible to students at foundation-level initially. It will help students gain knowledge of emerging…

The Hindu

Telangana Liberation Day not celebrated due to vote bank politics, says Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauds PM Modi for taking "momentous decision" to celebrate Telangana Liberation Day 75 yrs after India's independence. He recalls sacrifices of martyrs & struggle against Nizam, & praises contributions of PV Narasimha Rao, Burgula Ramakrishna Rao & others.

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Free visa for Chinese tourists raises crime concerns

A plan for free visas for Chinese visitors proposed by new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin could lead to more crime, says the Immigration Bureau (IB).

Bangkok Post

There are no quick fixes to an unequal school exam system

Letters: Readers respond to Fiona Miller’s article on how Labour could reform education in England

The Guardian - UK

Andhra Pradesh CM tells officials to explore possibility of introducing International Baccalaureate syllabus in government schools

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed the education officials to work towards introducing International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus in government schools and colleges after a thorough study on the purpose and objectives of students and the needs of educational system. Addressing a review meeting on the Education Department…

The Hindu

Explained | The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill’s proposal to check piracy of films, revamp age-based certification

The Hindu explains provisions of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and how it proposes to check piracy.

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PIB’s fact-check unit has acted against more than 28,000 ‘fake news’ posts since Nov 2020: Thakur

The government’s fact checking body under the Press Information Bureau has taken action in 28,380 instances involving “fake news” on digital platforms between November 2020 and June this year, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said today in response to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha.

Newslaundry

Thai brides flee as sweet talk sours

Women hired to marry Chinese men risk breaking the law both in China and Thailand, warned the police on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Chinese fugitives under watch

Thai and Chinese police have agreed to step up cooperation in cases involving Chinese criminal suspects fleeing to Thailand from China to avoid arrest.

Bangkok Post

Centre holds back-door talks with Kuki groups in New Delhi

The Central government has assured Kuki groups that those guilty of committing violence in Manipur will face the law, but made it clear that a political solution can only be achieved after normalcy returns in the State.

The Hindu

Police arrest four S Korean fugitives

Four South Korean nationals who evaded arrest in their country by fleeing to Thailand have been arrested for overstaying their visas, the Immigration Bureau said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Smaller classes and global friendships: studying online for the International Baccalaureate Diploma

Whether it’s interacting with people from different cultures or an innovative approach to learning, there are many advantages to studying the IB online

The Guardian - UK

An alternative to A-levels: seven things you should know about the International Baccalaureate Diploma

The IB Diploma Programme doesn’t just help develop students’ academic skills but also encourages them to think critically and independently. Here’s everything you need to know about the IBDP – and how it differs from conventional qualifications

The Guardian - UK

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Wales Online

The medieval Welsh castle where princes and princesses now go to school

It has been labelled as Hogwarts for hippies and was once owned by a legendary American newspaper baron

Evening Standard

Pupils studying International Baccalaureate can use ChatGPT in essays

The qualification body will not ban students from using the AI chatbot as long as they do not try to pass work off as their own

The Guardian - UK

ChatGPT allowed in International Baccalaureate essays

Content created by chatbot must be treated like any other source and attributed when used, says IB

Bangkok Post

Alleged Chinese 'triad' leader detained, visa revoked

Immigration police have revoked a visa of a Chinese man for his alleged involvement in a shady business network in Thailand.

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'Big Joke' faces down critics

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn has vowed to stamp out graft rocking the Immigration Bureau (IB) and bring any corrupt officers to justice.

Bangkok Post

110 cops to be charged over illegal visas

More than 100 immigration officers are suspected of involvement in the illegal issuing of visas for Chinese investors in so-called grey businesses, the Immigration Bureau (IB) said yesterday.

Bangkok Post

Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket

An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of some officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.

Miami Herald

Muslim group urges feds to investigate after teacher disrupts students who were praying

MIAMI — A Broward County charter school dismissed a teacher last week after a video in which she appeared to admonish a group of Muslim students for praying went viral on social media and now a prominent Muslim group is asking federal law enforcement officials to investigate.

Daily Mirror

Teacher who interrupted Muslim pupils praying saying 'I believe in Jesus' fired

In the footage, filmed at Franklin Academy in Pembroke Pines, Florida, US, the interrupting teacher can be heard describing the Muslim students' prayers as 'magic' and saying: 'I believe in Jesus so I’m interrupting the floor'

Bangkok Post

Inquiry into Immigration-triad links

An inquiry panel has been set up to look into the allegation that former senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers took bribes in exchange for approving visa applications for Chinese nationals entering Thailand, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said.

Bangkok Post

Immigration ramps up checks on foreigners

The Immigration Bureau (IB) is tightening up security across all international airports in the country ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit, which takes place later this week.

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