Border crossings in Sa Kaeo closed to all vehicles from Cambodia

14 Sept 02:42 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s Burapha Task Force immediately banned Cambodia-registered motorcycles and push carts from entering through all Sa Kaeo province border checkpoints, while pedestrians and cars are still permitted to cross.
The unstated ban, coupled with earlier restrictions like reduced operating hours and checkpoint closures, has significantly impacted Thai traders, leading to substantial drops in their daily revenues.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Thailand and urged caution for those living or working there, citing growing tensions between the two countries.

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.