Thai ex-ranger held for assaulting Cambodian soldier at Ta Muen Thom

11 Sept 05:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities detained former paramilitary ranger Sommai for allegedly assaulting a Cambodian military officer at the disputed Ta Muen Temple in Surin province.
The incident occurred at a temple central to a territorial dispute, potentially straining already tense Thai-Cambodian relations following recent border clashes and Cambodia's request for World Court rulings on ownership.

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.