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Thai military seals border with Cambodia over sovereignty breaches, scam concerns

15 Sept 14:59 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai military has sealed 16 border checkpoints with Cambodia, suspending all crossings for people, vehicles, and trade.
The decision stems from dual concerns: Cambodian troops encroaching on Thai territory and a significant rise in cross-border criminal activities, including call center and hybrid scams.
This comprehensive border closure, with limited humanitarian exceptions, is expected to escalate already tense relations between Thailand and Cambodia.

Yesterday 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.