Army says Cambodia aiming artillery at Thailand is a national security threat

11 Sept 21:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army declared Cambodia's deployment of long-range artillery aimed at Thailand's Kantharalak district a national security threat, requiring troop adjustments.
Cambodia strategically referred its border dispute with Thailand to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), timing the move to coincide with a key meeting and a past ICJ ruling anniversary.
A Thai MP criticized the government's diplomatic handling, stating Cambodia is 'several steps ahead' and urging Thailand to adopt a tougher stance in the ongoing dispute.

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.