Thais and Cambodians arrive in force at Ta Muen Thom and Ta Kwai ruins

10 Sept 19:03 Key points summarised by AI

Approximately 7,000 Thai and Cambodian tourists converged on the disputed Ta Muen Thom and Ta Kwai ancient ruins, a move interpreted as a patriotic assertion of claims over the temples.
Military commanders from both nations coordinated security, deploying soldiers to ensure peaceful visits, while Thai social media urged locals to wear traditional attire and treat Cambodian visitors as guests.
Concurrently, a protest unfolded in Bangkok at the Cambodian embassy, led by the Network of Students and People for Thailand’s Reform, condemning alleged new landmine placements by Cambodian troops in the Chong Bok pass.

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.