Thai military top brass meeting today as troops raise combat readiness

13 Sept 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Thai military commanders are holding a special meeting to discuss heightened tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, aiming for a shared understanding and coordinated response.
All three armed forces (army, navy, air force) have significantly increased their combat readiness, checking equipment, putting troops on alert, and preparing air and naval support to protect national security and territorial integrity.

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.