Permanent border Thai-Cambodian checkpoint mooted for Sa Kaeo

23 Sept 06:46 Key points summarised by AI

Sa Kaeo authorities requested a permanent Thai-Cambodian border checkpoint from Deputy Prime Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara to significantly boost bilateral trade and communication between Sa Kaeo and Banteay Meanchey.
The proposal aligns with the ongoing construction of the Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge and a new checkpoint building, set for completion in November, alongside suggestions for temporary passport and consular offices to facilitate cross-border activity.

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.