Hun Sen responds to Thaksin: 'He betrayed me like he betrayed his country'

15 Sept 02:29 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian strongman Hun Sen revealed that Thaksin Shinawatra sought his daily advice on Thai political affairs for two decades, explaining his deep insight into Thailand's politics.
This revelation came after Thaksin publicly ended their long-standing relationship, citing Hun Sen's alleged actions against his daughter, Paetongtarn.
Hun Sen vehemently denied betraying Paetongtarn, instead accusing Thaksin of betraying him and his own nation, citing alleged insults against the Thai monarchy and requests for political maneuvering.

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.