Satellite images prove Cambodia, not Thailand, altered border trenches - Thai army spokesman
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Satellite images prove Cambodia, not Thailand, altered border trenches - Thai army spokesman
21 Sept 18:55Key points summarised by AI
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet accused Thailand of escalating border tensions through daily military operations, including digging trenches and mobilizing artillery, violating a 2000 MOU and recent JBC outcomes.
Cambodia's Defence Ministry further alleged Thai violations of sovereignty, citing drone deployment, weapon stockpiling, and troop mobilization along the border.
Thai Army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree rejected Cambodia's accusations as baseless, presenting satellite imagery and documentation as proof that Cambodian troops were responsible for restoring previously refilled border trenches.
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.