Cambodia's election committee prepare voting booths on polling day eve

13 Sept 11:02 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia's National Election Committee (NEC) meticulously organized and set up polling stations across the country on Saturday, preparing for 9.7 million eligible voters.
The general election, held on Sunday, July 23, is widely anticipated to result in a dominant victory for the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), as 17 other competing parties lack the influence to mount a significant challenge.

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.