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Paetongtarn describes Cambodian rhetoric as “unprofessional”, sets up task force

28 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticized Cambodian leaders' "unprofessional" rhetoric, including threats to close borders and ban Thai products, stating it harms bilateral relations.
Her government established a task force, led by Deputy Defence Minister Gen Natthaphong Nakphanit, to closely monitor the ongoing border conflicts and ensure governmental unity on the issue.
Paetongtarn clarified that Thailand's border restrictions were a response to Cambodian heavy weapons near the border and proposed resolving checkpoint disputes through the Regional Border Committee.
She emphasized constant communication with Cambodian PM Hun Manet but deemed public social media communications as unprofessional and confusing.
The Prime Minister also reiterated Thailand's stance against recognizing the International Court of Justice's jurisdiction in the land dispute with Cambodia.

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.