No power cut yet, Cambodia misreads Thailand's power cut plan - Paetongtarn

14 Sept 02:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PM Paetongtarn clarified that Thailand has not initiated power or internet cuts to Cambodia, correcting a widespread misunderstanding.
She confirmed that while such cuts are part of a contingency plan for escalating border tensions, they have not been implemented.
Cambodia, acting on the misunderstanding, announced it would cease buying power/internet from Thailand and banned Thai films.
The PM instructed the Foreign Minister to investigate the source of disinformation, hoping an upcoming JBC meeting will ease tensions.
Thailand's Labour Minister assured that Cambodian migrant workers are not being expelled and can continue working in Thailand.

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.