Private call with Hun Sen no harm to country – Paetongtarn

28 Sept 17:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn defended her private phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen, insisting it caused no harm to Thailand and was a normal practice for national leaders.
The leaked conversation, which included discussions on a border dispute and criticism of a Thai regional commander, sparked controversy and led to petitions for her removal from office.
Both the Constitutional Court and the National Anti-Corruption Commission are investigating or considering allegations of gross ethical misconduct against her due to the leak.
Paetongtarn apologized for the audio leak and clarified that her controversial remarks were part of a negotiating tactic.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

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.