Thai Army to deploy historical strategic operation to deal with Cambodia

13 Sept 03:00 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai army will deploy the 'Chakraphong Phuvanaat military strategy' against Cambodia following a landmine detonation that injured a Thai soldier.
This historical strategy, developed by General Chalermphol Srisawat, was previously utilized during the armed conflict over the Khao Phra Vihaan ancient ruins.
Army Commander in Chief General Pana Klaewplodthuk will visit the Chong An Ma pass to assess the situation and plan future military operations.
An Army Spokesman clarified that the anti-personnel landmines are 'Soviet-made', urging media to avoid misrepresenting their origin as modern Russian.

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.