Cambodia determined to hold “Kun Khmer” boxing competitions

13 Sept 21:50 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia's 2023 SEA Games committee is resolute in using "Kun Khmer" for boxing events, replacing "Muay," despite a boycott threat from Thailand.
Cambodia asserts that "Kun Khmer" reflects its national identity and has secured participation from six other nations, exceeding the minimum required to hold the event.
Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, President of IFMA, stated Thailand will boycott and warned participating countries of potential bans from major international competitions due to the lack of IFMA approval for the "Kun Khmer" events.
Cambodia initially agreed to include "Muay" in parentheses but later reversed its decision, emphasizing "Kun Khmer" as a distinct Cambodian martial art from Muay Thai.

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.